Bill > S1357

This bill, titled the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2013, proposes to extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which provides benefits and retraining to workers and firms adversely affected by foreign trade. Specifically, it amends the Trade Act of 1974 to push back the termination dates for various aspects of the TAA program from 2013 to 2020, and in some cases, to 2021. This includes extending provisions related to worker retraining funds, reemployment assistance, and authorizations of appropriations for both workers and firms. The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, adjusting dates and provisions to align with the extended program timelines, ensuring that assistance approved before the new termination dates can continue to be provided as long as funds are available and recipients remain eligible.