Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act

The Trade Adjustment Assistance Improvement Act (H.R. 4156) seeks to expand federal support for American workers who lose their jobs due to international trade or the outsourcing of services to foreign countries. While existing programs primarily focused on manufacturing, this bill would extend eligibility for job training, income support, and health insurance tax credits to service sector employees and public agency workers. Additionally, the bill would increase funding for worker retraining, allow for longer enrollment in higher education programs, and establish a dedicated office within the Department of Labor to assist affected workers in navigating these benefits.