§ 2297. Job search allowances
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(a)Job search allowance authorized
(1)In general An adversely affected worker covered by a certification issued under subpart A of this part may file an application with the Secretary for payment of a job search allowance.
(2)Approval of applications The Secretary may grant an allowance pursuant to an application filed under paragraph
(1)when all of the following apply:
(A)Assist adversely affected worker The allowance is paid to assist an adversely affected worker who has been totally separated in securing a job within the United States.
(B)Local employment not available The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.
(C)Application The worker has filed an application for the allowance with the Secretary before—
(i)the later of—
(I)the 365th day after the date of the certification under which the worker is certified as eligible; or
(II)the 365th day after the date of the worker’s last total separation; or
(ii)the date that is the 182d day after the date on which the worker concluded training, unless the worker received a waiver under section 2291(c) of this title.
(b)Amount of allowance
(1)In general An allowance granted under subsection
(a)shall provide reimbursement to the worker of 90 percent of the cost of necessary job search expenses as prescribed by the Secretary in regulations.
(2)Maximum allowance Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $1,250 for any worker.
(3)Allowance for subsistence and transportation Reimbursement under this subsection may not be made for subsistence and transportation expenses at levels exceeding those allowable under section 2296(b)(1) and
(2)of this title.
(c)Exception Notwithstanding subsection (b), the Secretary shall reimburse any adversely affected worker for necessary expenses incurred by the worker in participating in a job search program approved by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 237, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2023; Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2507, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 886; Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1172; Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, § 13005(a), Apr. 7, 1986, 100 Stat. 303; Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 121, Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 942; Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1833(a), Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 386; Pub. L. 112–40, title II, §§ 201(b), (c), 214(d), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, 406; Pub. L. 114–27, title IV, § 402(b), (c), June 29, 2015, 129 Stat. 374.)
Termination of Assistance
For termination of assistance under this part after June 30, 2022, see Termination Date note below.
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statutes-at-large
- Public Law 93–617to authorize the striking of medals in commemoration of the one hundredth anniversary of the cable car in San Francisco” (Public Law 93–114), [87 Stat. 417](/us/stat/87/417).approved October 1, 1973, is amended by striking out “December 31, 1974” and inserting in lieu thereof “December 31, 1976”
- Public Law 95–250To amend the Act of October 2, 1968, an Act to establish a Redwood National Park in the State of California, and for other purposes
- Public Law 99–272To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2 of the first concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 1986 (S
- Public Law 111–5Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes
- Public Law 98–369To provide for tax reform, and for deficit reduction
- Public Law 97–35To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 301 of the first concurrent resolution on the budget for the fiscal year 1982
- Public Law 107–210To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for other purposes
statute-compilations
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- Sec. 213Job search and relocation allowances
- Sec. 213Job search and relocation allowances
- Sec. 313Within State allocation
- Sec. 321Amendments to the Trade Act of 1974
- Sec. 110Job search, relocation, and child care allowances
- Sec. 133110Job search, relocation, and child care allowances
- Sec. 133110Job search, relocation, and child care allowances
- Sec. 101110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
- Sec. 101110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
- Sec. 1110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
- Sec. 110Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care allowances
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- Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 237
- 88 Stat. 2023
- Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2507
- 95 Stat. 886
- Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(a)
- 98 Stat. 1172
- Pub. L. 99–272, title XIII, § 13005(a)
- 100 Stat. 303
- Pub. L. 107–210, div. A, title I, § 121
- 116 Stat. 942
- Pub. L. 111–5, div. B, title I, § 1833(a)
- 123 Stat. 386
- Pub. L. 112–40, title II
- 125 Stat. 403
- 129 Stat. 374
- Section 233 of Pub. L. 112–40
- Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5
- Pub. L. 111–5
- Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a)
- Pub. L. 112–40
- Pub. L. 107–210
- Pub. L. 99–272
- Pub. L. 98–369
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2507(1)
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2507(2)(A)
- Pub. L. 97–35, § 2507(2)(B)
- section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5
- section 151 of Pub. L. 107–210
- Pub. L. 97–35
- section 2514 of Pub. L. 97–35
- section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 237
Stat.88 Stat. 2023
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–35, title XXV, § 2507
Stat.95 Stat. 886
Pub. L.Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title VI, § 2672(a)
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