H.R. 7805

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7805 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7805

To reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, and for other 
purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 4, 2026

Ms. Sanchez (for herself, Mr. McGarvey, Mr. Neal, Mr. Doggett, Mr. 
Thompson of California, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Davis of 
Illinois, Ms. Sewell, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Chu, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. 
Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Evans of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
Schneider, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Gomez, Mr. Horsford, Ms. Plaskett, and Mr. 
Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means

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A BILL

To reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, and for other 
purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Trade Adjustment 
Assistance Modernization Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
Sec. 2. Application of provisions relating to trade adjustment 
assistance.
TITLE I--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS

Sec. 101. Filing petitions.
Sec. 102. Group eligibility requirements.
Sec. 103. Application of determinations of eligibility to workers 
employed by successors-in-interest.
Sec. 104. Provision of benefit information to workers.
Sec. 105. Qualifying requirements for workers.
Sec. 106. Modification to trade readjustment allowances.
Sec. 107. Automatic extension of trade readjustment allowances.
Sec. 108. Employment and case management services.
Sec. 109. Training.
Sec. 110. Job search, relocation, and child and other dependent care 
allowances.
Sec. 111. Agreements with States.
Sec. 112. Reemployment trade adjustment assistance program.
Sec. 113. Extension of trade adjustment assistance to public agency 
workers.
Sec. 114. Definitions.
Sec. 115. Requirements for certain territories.
Sec. 116. Subpoena power.
TITLE II--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FIRMS

Sec. 201. Petitions and determinations.
Sec. 202. Approval of adjustment proposals.
Sec. 203. Technical assistance.
Sec. 204. Definitions.
Sec. 205. Plan for sustained outreach to potentially eligible firms.
TITLE III--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY 
COLLEGES

Sec. 301. Trade adjustment assistance for communities.
Sec. 302. Trade adjustment assistance for community colleges and career 
training.
TITLE IV--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS

Sec. 401. Definitions.
Sec. 402. Group eligibility requirements.
Sec. 403. Benefit information to agricultural commodity producers.
Sec. 404. Qualifying requirements and benefits for agricultural 
commodity producers.
TITLE V--AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS

Sec. 501. Extension of Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.
Sec. 502. Applicability of trade adjustment assistance provisions.
TITLE VI--HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT

Sec. 601. Permanent credit for health insurance costs.

SEC. 2. APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO TRADE ADJUSTMENT 
ASSISTANCE.

(a) Effective Date; Applicability.--Except as otherwise provided in 
this Act, the provisions of chapters 2 through 6 of title II of the 
Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on June 30, 2021, and as amended by 
this Act, shall--
(1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; 
and
(2) apply with respect to petitions for certification filed 
under chapter 2, 3, 4, or 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 
1974 on or after such date of enactment.
(b) Reference.--Except as otherwise provided in this Act, whenever 
in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an 
amendment to, or repeal of, a provision of chapters 2 through 6 of 
title II of the Trade Act of 1974, the reference shall be considered to 
be made to a provision of any such chapter, as in effect on June 30, 
2021.
(c) Repeal of Snapback.--Section 406 of the Trade Adjustment 
Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-27) is repealed.

TITLE I--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS

SEC. 101. FILING PETITIONS.

Section 221(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271(a)(1)) 
is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
``(A) One or more workers in the group of workers.''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or a State 
dislocated worker unit'' and inserting ``a State dislocated 
worker unit, or workforce intermediaries, including labor-
management organizations that carry out re-employment and 
training services''.

SEC. 102. GROUP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

(a) In General.--Section 222(a)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
U.S.C. 2272(a)(2)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in clause (i), by inserting ``, failed to 
increase, or will decrease absolutely due to a 
scheduled or imminently anticipated long-term decrease 
in or reallocation of the production capacity of the 
firm'' after ``absolutely''; and
(B) in clause (iii)--
(i) by striking ``to the decline'' and 
inserting ``to any decline or absence of 
increase''; and
(ii) by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ``; or''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(C)(i) the sales or production, or both, of such firm 
have decreased;
``(ii)(I) exports of articles produced or services 
supplied by such workers' firm have decreased; or
``(II) imports of articles or services 
necessary for the production of articles or 
services supplied by such firm have decreased; 
and
``(iii) the decrease in exports or imports 
described in clause (ii) contributed to such workers' 
separation or threat of separation and to the decline 
in the sales or production of such firm.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2272) 
is amended--
(1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking ``importantly'' 
each place it appears; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as 
paragraphs (1) through (3), respectively.
(c) Eligibility of Staffed Workers and Teleworkers.--Section 222 of 
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2272), as amended by subsection (b), 
is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Treatment of Staffed Workers and Teleworkers.--
``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), workers 
in a firm include staffed workers and teleworkers.
``(2) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Staffed worker.--The term `staffed worker' 
means a worker who performs work under the operational 
control of a firm that is the subject of a petition 
filed under section 221, even if the worker is directly 
employed by another firm.
``(B) Teleworker.--The term `teleworker' means a 
worker who works remotely but who reports to the 
location listed for a firm in a petition filed under 
section 221.''.

SEC. 103. APPLICATION OF DETERMINATIONS OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORKERS 
EMPLOYED BY SUCCESSORS-IN-INTEREST.

Section 223 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2273) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(f) Treatment of Workers of Successors-in-Interest.--If the 
Secretary certifies a group of workers of a firm as eligible to apply 
for adjustment assistance under this chapter, a worker of a successor-
in-interest to that firm shall be covered by the certification to the 
same extent as a worker of that firm.''.

SEC. 104. PROVISION OF BENEFIT INFORMATION TO WORKERS.

Section 225 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2275) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting after the second 
sentence the following new sentence: ``The Secretary shall make 
every effort to provide such information and assistance to 
workers in their native language.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph 
(3);
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) The Secretary shall provide a second notice to a 
worker described in paragraph (1) before the worker has 
exhausted all rights to any unemployment insurance to which the 
worker is entitled (other than additional compensation 
described in section 231(a)(3)(B) funded by a State and not 
reimbursed from Federal funds).'';
(C) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by paragraph 
(2), by striking ``newspapers of general circulation'' 
and inserting ``appropriate print or digital outlets''; 
and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) For purposes of providing sustained outreach 
regarding the benefits available under this chapter to workers 
covered by a certification made under this subchapter, the 
Secretary may take any necessary actions, including the 
following:
``(A) Collecting the email addresses and telephone 
numbers of such workers from the employers of such 
workers to provide sustained outreach to such workers.
``(B) Partnering with the certified or recognized 
union, a community-based worker organization, or other 
duly authorized representatives of such workers.
``(C) Hiring peer support workers to perform 
sustained outreach to other workers covered by that 
certification.
``(D) Using advertising methods and public 
information campaigns, including social media, in 
addition to notice published in print or digital 
outlets under paragraph (3).''.

SEC. 105. QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKERS.

(a) Modification of Conditions.--
(1) In general.--Section 231(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 
(19 U.S.C. 2291(a)) is amended--
(A) by striking paragraph (2);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) 
as paragraphs (2), (3), and (4), respectively; and
(C) in paragraph (4) (as redesignated), by striking 
``paragraphs (1) and (2)'' each place it appears and 
inserting ``paragraph (1)''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--(A) Section 232 of the Trade 
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2292) is amended by striking ``section 
231(a)(3)(B)'' each place it appears and inserting ``section 
231(a)(2)(B)''.
(B) Section 233(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
U.S.C. 2293(a)) is amended--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section 
231(a)(3)(A)'' and inserting ``section 
231(a)(2)(A)''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``adversely 
affected employment'' and all that 
follows through ``(A) within'' and 
inserting ``adversely affected 
employment within'';
(II) by striking ``, and'' and 
inserting a period; and
(III) by striking subparagraph (B).
(b) Waivers of Training Requirements.--Section 231(c)(1) of the 
Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291(c)(1)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as 
subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), respectively; and
(2) by inserting before subparagraph (C) (as redesignated) 
the following:
``(A) Recall.--The worker has been notified that 
the worker will be recalled by the firm from which the 
separation occurred.
``(B) Retirement.--The worker is within 2 years of 
meeting all requirements for entitlement to either--
``(i) old-age insurance benefits under 
title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 
401 et seq.) (except for application therefor); 
or
``(ii) a private pension sponsored by an 
employer or labor organization.''.

SEC. 106. MODIFICATION TO TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCES.

Section 233 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2293) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting after ``104-week 
period'' the following: ``(or, in the case of an 
adversely affected worker who requires a program of 
prerequisite education or remedial education (as 
described in section 236(a)(5)(D)) in order to complete 
training approved for the worker under section 236, the 
130-week period)'';
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``65 additional 
weeks in the 78-week period'' and inserting ``78 
additional weeks in the 91-week period''; and
(C) in the flush text, by striking ``78-week 
period'' and inserting ``91-week period'';
(2) by striking subsection (d); and
(3) by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
``(f) Payment of Trade Readjustment Allowances To Complete 
Training.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, in 
order to assist an adversely affected worker to complete training 
approved for the worker under section 236 that includes a program of 
prerequisite education or remedial education (as described in section 
236(a)(5)(D)), and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the 
Secretary, payments may be made as trade readjustment allowances for up 
to 26 additional weeks in the 26-week period that follows the last week 
of entitlement to trade readjustment allowances otherwise payable under 
this chapter.''.

SEC. 107. AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCES.

(a) In General.--Part I of subchapter B of chapter 2 of title II of 
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2291 et seq.) is amended by inserting 
after section 233 the following new section:

``SEC. 233A. AUTOMATIC EXTENSION OF TRADE READJUSTMENT ALLOWANCES.

``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the limitations under section 
233(a), the Secretary shall extend the period during which trade 
readjustment allowances are payable to an adversely affected worker who 
completes training approved under section 236 by the Secretary during a 
period of heightened unemployment with respect to the State in which 
such worker seeks benefits, for the shorter of--
``(1) the 26-week period beginning on the date of 
completion of such training; or
``(2) the period ending on the date on which the adversely 
affected worker secures employment.
``(b) Job Search Required.--A worker shall only be eligible for an 
extension under subsection (a) if the worker is complying with the job 
search requirements associated with unemployment insurance in the 
applicable State.
``(c) Period of Heightened Unemployment Defined.--In this section, 
the term `period of heightened unemployment' with respect to a State 
means a 90-day period during which, in the determination of the 
Secretary, either of the following average rates equals or exceeds 5.5 
percent:
``(1) The average rate of total unemployment in such State 
(seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most 
recent 3-month period for which data for all States are 
published before the close of such period.
``(2) The average rate of total unemployment in all States 
(seasonally adjusted) for the period consisting of the most 
recent 3-month period for which data for all States are 
published before the close of such period.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Trade Act of 
1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 233 the 
following:

``Sec. 233A. Automatic extension of trade readjustment allowances.''.

SEC. 108. EMPLOYMENT AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

Section 235 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2295) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting after ``regional areas'' the 
following: ``(including information about registered 
apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training 
opportunities, and other work-based learning 
opportunities)''; and
(B) by inserting after ``suitable training'' the 
following: ``, information regarding the track record 
of a training provider's ability to successfully place 
participants into suitable employment'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (10); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) Information related to direct job placement, 
including facilitating the extent to which employers within the 
community commit to employing workers who would benefit from 
the employment and case management services under this section.
``(9) Sustained outreach to groups of workers likely to be 
certified as eligible for adjustment assistance under this 
chapter and members of certified worker groups who have not yet 
applied for or been enrolled in benefits or services under this 
chapter, especially such groups and members from underserved 
communities.''.

SEC. 109. TRAINING.

Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(D), by inserting ``, with a 
demonstrated ability to place participants into 
employment'' before the comma at the end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end before 
the period the following: ``, except that every effort 
shall be made to ensure that employment opportunities 
are available upon the completion of training''; and
(C) in paragraph (5)--
(i) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``, 
and'' and inserting a comma;
(ii) in subparagraph (H)(ii), by striking 
the period at the end and inserting ``, and''; 
and
(iii) by adding at the end before the flush 
text the following:
``(iii) pre-apprenticeship training.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Training Expenses.--If the 
Secretary approves training for a worker under paragraph (1) of 
subsection (a), the Secretary may reimburse the worker for out-of-
pocket expenses relating to the training program described in paragraph 
(5) of that subsection that were incurred by the worker on and after 
the date of the worker's total or partial separation and before the 
date on which the certification of eligibility under section 222 that 
covers the worker is issued.''.

SEC. 110. JOB SEARCH, RELOCATION, AND CHILD AND OTHER DEPENDENT CARE 
ALLOWANCES.

(a) Job Search Allowances.--Section 237 of the Trade Act of 1974 
(19 U.S.C. 2297) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``may use funds made 
available to the State to carry out sections 235 through 238'' 
and inserting ``shall use, from funds made available to the 
State to carry out sections 235 through 238A, such amounts as 
may be necessary'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2), in the matter preceding 
subparagraph (A), by striking ``may grant'' and inserting 
``shall grant''; and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``not more than 
90 percent'' and inserting ``100 percent'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$1,250'' and 
inserting ``$2,000 (subject to adjustment under 
paragraph (4))''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following;
``(4) Adjustment of maximum allowance limitation for 
inflation.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Labor shall 
adjust the maximum allowance limitation under paragraph 
(2) on the date that is 30 days after the date of the 
enactment of this paragraph, and at the beginning of 
each fiscal year thereafter, to reflect the percentage 
(if any) of the increase in the average of the Consumer 
Price Index for the preceding 12-month period compared 
to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal year 2025.
``(B) Special rules for calculation of 
adjustment.--In making an adjustment under subparagraph 
(A), the Secretary--
``(i) shall round the amount of any 
increase in the Consumer Price Index to the 
nearest dollar; and
``(ii) may ignore any such increase of less 
than 1 percent.
``(C) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes 
of this paragraph, the term `Consumer Price Index' 
means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers 
published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the 
Department of Labor.''.
(b) Relocation Allowances.--Section 238 of the Trade Act of 1974 
(19 U.S.C. 2298) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``may use funds made 
available to the State to carry out sections 235 through 238'' 
and inserting ``shall use, from funds made available to the 
State to carry out sections 235 through 238A, such amounts as 
may be necessary'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2), in the matter preceding 
subparagraph (A), by striking ``may be granted'' and inserting 
``shall be granted'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``not more than 
90 percent'' and inserting ``100 percent''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$1,250'' and 
inserting ``$2,000 (subject to adjustment under 
subsection (d))''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Adjustment of Maximum Payment Limitation for Inflation.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Labor shall adjust the 
maximum payment limitation under subsection (b)(2) on the date 
that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this 
subsection, and at the beginning of each fiscal year 
thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of the increase 
in the average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 
12-month period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal 
year 2025.
``(2) Special rules for calculation of adjustment.--In 
making an adjustment under paragraph (1), the Secretary--
``(A) shall round the amount of any increase in the 
Consumer Price Index to the nearest dollar; and
``(B) may ignore any such increase of less than 1 
percent.
``(3) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes of this 
subsection, the term `Consumer Price Index' means the Consumer 
Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of 
Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''.
(c) Child and Other Dependent Care Allowances.--
(1) In general.--Part II of subchapter B of chapter 2 of 
title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2295 et seq.) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 238A. CHILD AND OTHER DEPENDENT CARE ALLOWANCES.

``(a) Child and Other Dependent Care Allowances Authorized.--
``(1) In general.--Each State shall use, from funds made 
available to the State to carry out sections 235 through 238A, 
such amounts as may be necessary to allow an adversely affected 
worker covered by a certification issued under subchapter A of 
this chapter to file an application for a child and other 
dependent care allowance with the Secretary, and the Secretary 
may grant the child care allowance, subject to the terms and 
conditions of this section.
``(2) Conditions for granting allowance.--A child and other 
dependent care allowance shall be granted if the allowance will 
assist an adversely affected worker to attend training or seek 
suitable employment, by providing for the care of one or more 
of the minor dependents of the worker.
``(b) Amount of Allowance.--Any child and other dependent care 
allowance granted to a worker under subsection (a) shall not exceed 
$2,000 per minor dependent per year.
``(c) Adjustment of Maximum Allowance Limitation for Inflation.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Labor shall adjust the 
maximum allowance limitation under subsection (b) on the date 
that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this 
subsection, and at the beginning of each fiscal year 
thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of the increase 
in the average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 
12-month period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal 
year 2025.
``(2) Special rules for calculation of adjustment.--In 
making an adjustment under paragraph (1), the Secretary--
``(A) shall round the amount of any increase in the 
Consumer Price Index to the nearest dollar; and
``(B) may ignore any such increase of less than 1 
percent.
``(3) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes of this 
subsection, the term `Consumer Price Index' means the Consumer 
Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of 
Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Limitations on administrative expenses and 
employment and case management services.--Section 235A 
of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2295a) is amended 
in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
``through 238'' and inserting ``through 238A''.
(B) Training.--Section 236(a)(2) of the Trade Act 
of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2)) is amended--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and 
238'' and inserting ``238, and 238A'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and 
238'' each place it appears and inserting 
``238, and 238A'';
(iii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking 
``and 238'' and inserting ``238, and 238A'';
(iv) in subparagraph (C)(v), by striking 
``and 238'' and inserting ``238, and 238A''; 
and
(v) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``and 
238'' each place it appears and inserting 
``238, and 238A''.
(3) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents for the 
Trade Act of 1974 is amended by adding after the item relating 
to section 238 the following new item:

``Sec. 238A. Child and other dependent care allowances.''.

SEC. 111. AGREEMENTS WITH STATES.

(a) Coordination.--Section 239(f) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
U.S.C. 2311(f)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``(f) Any agreement'' and inserting the 
following:
``(f)(1) Any agreement''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) In arranging for training programs to be carried out 
under this chapter, each cooperating State agency shall, among 
other factors, take into account and measure the progress of 
the extent to which such programs--
``(A) achieve a satisfactory rate of completion and 
placement in jobs that provide a living wage and that 
increase economic security;
``(B) assist workers in developing the skills, 
networks, and experiences necessary to advance along a 
career path;
``(C) assist workers from underserved communities 
to establish a work history, demonstrate success in the 
workplace, and develop the skills that lead to entry 
into and retention in unsubsidized employment; and
``(D) adequately serve individuals who face the 
greatest barriers to employment, including people with 
low incomes, people of color, immigrants, persons with 
disabilities, and formerly incarcerated individuals.
``(3) Each cooperating State agency shall facilitate joint 
cooperation between training programs, representatives of 
workers, employers, and communities, especially in underserved 
rural and urban regions, to ensure a fair and engaging 
workplace that balances the priorities and well-being of 
workers with the needs of businesses.
``(4) Each cooperating State agency shall seek, including 
through agreements and training programs described in this 
subsection, to ensure the reemployment of adversely affected 
workers upon completion of training as described in section 
236.''.
(b) Administration.--Section 239(g) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
U.S.C. 2311(g)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating--
(A) paragraphs (1) through (4) as paragraphs (3) 
through (6), respectively; and
(B) paragraph (5) as paragraph (8);
(2) by inserting before paragraph (3) (as redesignated) the 
following:
``(1) review each layoff of more than 5 workers in a firm 
to determine whether trade played a role in the layoff and 
whether workers in such firm are potentially eligible to 
receive benefits under this chapter;
``(2) perform sustained outreach to firms to facilitate and 
assist with filing petitions under section 221 and collecting 
necessary supporting information,'';
(3) in paragraph (3) (as redesignated), by striking ``who 
applies for unemployment insurance of'' and inserting 
``identified under paragraph (1) of unemployment insurance 
benefits and'';
(4) in paragraph (4) (as redesignated), by inserting ``and 
assist with'' after ``facilitate'';
(5) in paragraph (6) (as redesignated), by striking ``and'' 
at the end;
(6) by inserting after paragraph (6) (as redesignated) the 
following:
``(7) perform sustained outreach to workers from 
underserved communities and to firms that employ a majority or 
a substantial percentage of workers from underserved 
communities and develop a plan, in consultation with the 
Secretary, for addressing common barriers to receiving services 
that such workers have faced,'';
(7) in paragraph (8) (as redesignated), by striking ``funds 
provided to carry out this chapter are insufficient to make 
such services available, make arrangements to make such 
services available through other Federal programs'' and 
inserting ``support services are needed beyond what this 
chapter can provide, make arrangements to coordinate such 
services available through other Federal programs''; and
(8) by adding at the end the following:
``(9) develop a strategy to engage with local workforce 
development institutions, including local community colleges 
and other educational institutions; and
``(10) develop a comprehensive strategy to provide agency 
staffing to support the requirements of paragraphs (1) through 
(9).''.
(c) Staffing.--Section 239 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
2311) is amended by striking subsection (k) and inserting the 
following:
``(k) Staffing.--An agreement entered into under this section shall 
provide that the cooperating State or cooperating State agency shall 
require that any individual engaged in functions (other than functions 
that are not inherently governmental) to carry out the trade adjustment 
assistance program under this chapter shall be a State employee covered 
by a merit system of personnel administration.''.

SEC. 112. REEMPLOYMENT TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

Section 246(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2318(a)) is 
amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)(B)(ii), by striking ``$50,000'' and 
inserting ``$70,000 (subject to adjustment under paragraph 
(8))'';
(2) in paragraph (5)(B)(i), by striking ``$10,000'' and 
inserting ``$20,000 (subject to adjustment under paragraph 
(8))''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(8) Adjustment of salary limitation and total amount of 
payments for inflation.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Labor shall 
adjust the salary limitation under paragraph (3)(B)(ii) 
and the amount under paragraph (5)(B)(i) on the date 
that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of this 
paragraph, and at the beginning of each fiscal year 
thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of the 
increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index for 
the preceding 12-month period compared to the Consumer 
Price Index for fiscal year 2025.
``(B) Special rules for calculation of 
adjustment.--In making an adjustment under subparagraph 
(A), the Secretary--
``(i) shall round the amount of any 
increase in the Consumer Price Index to the 
nearest dollar; and
``(ii) may ignore any such increase of less 
than 1 percent.
``(C) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes 
of this paragraph, the term `Consumer Price Index' 
means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers 
published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the 
Department of Labor.''.

SEC. 113. EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE TO PUBLIC AGENCY 
WORKERS.

(a) Definitions.--Section 247 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
2319) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
striking ``The'' and inserting ``Subject to section 
222(d)(5), the''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or service 
sector firm'' and inserting ``, service sector firm, or 
public agency''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(20) The term `public agency' means a department or 
agency of a State or local government or of the Federal 
Government.''.
(b) Group Eligibility Requirements.--Section 222 of the Trade Act 
of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2272), as amended by subsections (b) and (c) of 
section 102, is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as 
subsections (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Adversely Affected Workers in Public Agencies.--A group of 
workers in a public agency shall be certified by the Secretary as 
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under this chapter pursuant 
to a petition filed under section 221 if the Secretary determines 
that--
``(1) a significant number or proportion of the workers in 
the public agency have become totally or partially separated, 
or are threatened to become totally or partially separated;
``(2) the public agency has acquired from a foreign country 
services like or directly competitive with services which are 
supplied by such agency; and
``(3) the acquisition of services described in paragraph 
(2) contributed to such workers' separation or threat of 
separation.'';
(3) in subsection (d) (as redesignated), by adding at the 
end the following:
``(4) Reference to firm.--For purposes of subsections (a) 
and (b), the term `firm' does not include a public agency.''; 
and
(4) in paragraph (2) of subsection (e) (as redesignated), 
by striking ``subsection (a) or (b)'' and inserting 
``subsection (a), (b), or (c)''.

SEC. 114. DEFINITIONS.

(a) Extension of Adjustment Assistance for Workers to 
Territories.--Section 247(7) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 
2319(7)) is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United 
States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands,'' after ``District of Columbia''; and
(2) by striking ``such Commonwealth.'' and inserting ``such 
territories.''.
(b) Underserved Community.--Section 247 of the Trade Act of 1974 
(19 U.S.C. 2319), as amended by section 113(a), is further amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(21) The term `underserved community' means a community 
with populations sharing a particular characteristic that have 
been systematically denied a full opportunity to participate in 
aspects of economic, social, or civic life, such as Black, 
Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian 
Americans and Pacific Islanders, other persons of color, 
members of other minority communities, persons with 
disabilities, persons who live in rural areas, and other 
populations otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty 
or inequality.''.

SEC. 115. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN TERRITORIES.

Section 248 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2320) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(c) Requirements for Certain Territories.--The Secretary shall 
establish such requirements as may be necessary and appropriate to 
modify the requirements of this chapter, including requirements 
relating to eligibility for trade readjustment allowances and 
limitations on administrative expenditures, to address the particular 
circumstances of Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, 
American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in 
implementing and carrying out this chapter.''.

SEC. 116. SUBPOENA POWER.

Section 249 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2321) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: 
``The authority under the preceding sentence includes the 
authority of States to require, by subpoena, a firm to provide 
information on workers employed by, or totally or partially 
separated from, the firm that is necessary to make a 
determination under this chapter or to provide outreach to 
workers, including the names and address of workers.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Enforcement of Subpoenas by States.--A State may enforce 
compliance with a subpoena issued under subsection (a)--
``(1) as provided for under State law; and
``(2) by petitioning an appropriate United States district 
court for an order requiring compliance with the subpoena.''.

TITLE II--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FIRMS

SEC. 201. PETITIONS AND DETERMINATIONS.

Section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2341) is amended--
(1) in the second sentence of subsection (a), by striking 
``Upon'' and inserting ``Not later than 15 days after'';
(2) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
``(c)(1) The Secretary shall certify a firm (including any 
agricultural firm or service sector firm) as eligible to apply for 
adjustment assistance under this chapter if the Secretary determines--
``(A)(i) that a significant number or proportion of 
the workers in such firm have become totally or 
partially separated, or are threatened to become 
totally or partially separated, or
``(ii) that--
``(I) sales or production, or both, 
of the firm have decreased absolutely 
or failed to increase,
``(II) sales or production, or 
both, of an article or service that 
accounted for not less than 25 percent 
of the total sales or production of the 
firm during the 12-month period 
preceding the most recent 12-month 
period for which data are available 
have decreased absolutely or failed to 
increase,
``(III) sales or production, or 
both, of the firm during the most 
recent 12-month period for which data 
are available have decreased or failed 
to increase compared to--
``(aa) the average annual 
sales or production for the 
firm during the 24-month period 
preceding that 12-month period, 
or
``(bb) the average annual 
sales or production for the 
firm during the 36-month period 
preceding that 12-month period, 
and
``(IV) sales or production, or 
both, of an article or service that 
accounted for not less than 25 percent 
of the total sales or production of the 
firm during the most recent 12-month 
period for which data are available 
have decreased or failed to increase 
compared to--
``(aa) the average annual 
sales or production for the 
article or service during the 
24-month period preceding that 
12-month period, or
``(bb) the average annual 
sales or production for the 
article or service during the 
36-month period preceding that 
12-month period, and
``(B)(i) increases of imports of articles or 
services like or directly competitive with articles 
which are produced or services which are supplied by 
such firm contributed to such total or partial 
separation, or threat thereof, or to such decline or 
failure to increase in sales or production, or
``(ii) decreases in exports of articles 
produced or services supplied by such firm, or 
imports of articles or services necessary for 
the production of articles or services supplied 
by such firm, contributed to such total or 
partial separation, or threat thereof, or to 
such decline in sales or production.
``(2) For purposes of paragraph (1)(B):
``(A) Any firm which engages in exploration or 
drilling for oil or natural gas shall be considered to 
be a firm producing oil or natural gas.
``(B) Any firm that engages in exploration or 
drilling for oil or natural gas, or otherwise produces 
oil or natural gas, shall be considered to be producing 
articles directly competitive with imports of oil and 
with imports of natural gas.''; and
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``this section,'' and inserting 
``this section.''; and
(B) by striking ``but in any event'' and all that 
follows and inserting the following: ``If the Secretary 
does not make a determination with respect to a 
petition within 55 days after the date on which an 
investigation is initiated under subsection (a) with 
respect to the petition, the Secretary shall be deemed 
to have certified the firm as eligible to apply for 
adjustment assistance under this chapter.''.

SEC. 202. APPROVAL OF ADJUSTMENT PROPOSALS.

Section 252 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2342) is amended--
(1) in the second sentence of subsection (a), by adding at 
the end before the period the following: ``and an assessment of 
the potential employment outcomes of such proposal'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking ``gives adequate 
consideration to'' and inserting ``is in'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Amount of Assistance.--
``(1) In general.--A firm may receive adjustment assistance 
under this chapter with respect to the firm's economic 
adjustment proposal in an amount not to exceed $300,000, 
subject to adjustment under paragraph (2) and the matching 
requirement under paragraph (3).
``(2) Adjustment of assistance limitation for inflation.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce shall 
adjust the technical assistance limitation under 
paragraph (1) on the date that is 30 days after the 
date of the enactment of this paragraph, and at the 
beginning of each fiscal year thereafter, to reflect 
the percentage (if any) of the increase in the average 
of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12-month 
period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal 
year 2025.
``(B) Special rules for calculation of 
adjustment.--In making an adjustment under subparagraph 
(A), the Secretary--
``(i) shall round the amount of any 
increase in the Consumer Price Index to the 
nearest dollar; and
``(ii) may ignore any such increase of less 
than 1 percent.
``(C) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes 
of this paragraph, the term `Consumer Price Index' 
means the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers 
published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the 
Department of Labor.
``(3) Matching requirement.--A firm may receive adjustment 
assistance under this chapter only if the firm provides 
matching funds in an amount equal to the amount of adjustment 
assistance received under paragraph (1).''.

SEC. 203. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

Section 253(a)(3) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2343(a)(3)) 
is amended by adding at the end before the period the following: ``, 
including assistance to provide skills training programs to employees 
of the firm''.

SEC. 204. DEFINITIONS.

Section 259 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2351) is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(3) Underserved community.--The term `underserved 
community' has the meaning given that term in section 247.''.

SEC. 205. PLAN FOR SUSTAINED OUTREACH TO POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FIRMS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
U.S.C. 2341 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

``SEC. 263. PLAN FOR SUSTAINED OUTREACH TO POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE FIRMS.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall develop a plan to provide 
sustained outreach to firms that may be eligible for adjustment 
assistance under this chapter.
``(b) Matters To Be Included.--The plan required by paragraph (1) 
shall include the following:
``(1) Outreach to the United States International Trade 
Commission and to such firms in industries with increased 
imports identified in the Commission's annual report regarding 
the operation of the trade agreements program under section 
163(c).
``(2) Outreach to such firms in the service sector.
``(3) Outreach to such firms that are small businesses.
``(4) Outreach to such firms that are minority-or women-
owned firms.
``(5) Outreach to such firms that employ a majority or a 
substantial percentage of workers from underserved communities.
``(c) Updates.--The Secretary shall update the plan required under 
this section on an annual basis.
``(d) Submission to Congress.--The Secretary shall submit the plan 
and each update to the plan required under this section to Congress.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Trade Act of 
1974 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 262 the 
following new item:

``Sec. 263. Plan for sustained outreach to potentially eligible 
firms.''.

TITLE III--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY 
COLLEGES

SEC. 301. TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 4 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 
U.S.C. 2371 et seq.) is amended--
(1) by inserting after the chapter heading the following: 
``subchapter B--Trade Adjustment Assistance for Community 
Colleges and Career Training'';
(2) by redesignating sections 271 and 272 as sections 279 
and 279A, respectively; and
(3) by inserting before subchapter B (as designated by 
paragraph (1)) the following: ``subchapter A--Trade Adjustment 
Assistance for Communities

``SEC. 271. DEFINITIONS.

``In this subchapter:
``(1) Agricultural commodity producer.--The term 
`agricultural commodity producer' has the meaning given that 
term in section 291.
``(2) Community.--The term `community' means--
``(A) a city or other political subdivision of a 
State, including a special purpose unit of a State or 
local government engaged in economic or infrastructure 
development activities, or a consortium of political 
subdivisions;
``(B) an Economic Development District designated 
by the Economic Development Administration of the 
Department of Commerce; or
``(C) an Indian Tribe.
``(3) Eligible community.--The term `eligible community' 
means a community that is impacted by trade under section 
273(a)(2) and is determined to be eligible for assistance under 
this subchapter.
``(4) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means--
``(A) an eligible community;
``(B) an institution of higher education or a 
consortium of institutions of higher education; or
``(C) a public or private nonprofit organization or 
association acting in cooperation with officials of a 
political subdivision of a State.
``(4) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary 
of Commerce.
``(5) Underserved community.--The term `underserved 
community' has the meaning given that term in section 247.

``SEC. 272. ESTABLISHMENT OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR 
COMMUNITIES PROGRAM.

``The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary for 
Economic Development, shall, not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this subchapter, establish a program to provide 
communities impacted by trade with assistance in accordance with the 
requirements of this subchapter.

``SEC. 273. ELIGIBILITY; NOTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY.

``(a) Eligibility.--
``(1) In general.--A community shall be eligible for 
assistance under this subchapter if the community is a 
community impacted by trade under paragraph (2).
``(2) Community impacted by trade.--A community is impacted 
by trade if it meets each of the following requirements:
``(A) One or more of the following certifications 
are made with respect to the community:
``(i) By the Secretary of Labor, that a 
group of workers located in the community is 
eligible to apply for assistance under section 
223.
``(ii) By the Secretary of Commerce, that a 
firm located in the community is eligible to 
apply for adjustment assistance under section 
251.
``(iii) By the Secretary of Agriculture, 
that a group of agricultural commodity 
producers located in the community is eligible 
to apply for adjustment assistance under 
section 293.
``(B) The community--
``(i) applies for assistance not later than 
180 days after the date on which the most 
recent certification described in subparagraph 
(A) is made; or
``(ii) in the case of a community with 
respect to which one or more such 
certifications were made on or after January 1, 
1994, and before the date of the enactment of 
this subchapter, applies for assistance not 
later than September 30, 2029.
``(C) The community--
``(i) has a per capita income of 80 percent 
or less of the national average;
``(ii) has an unemployment rate that is, 
for the most recent 24-month period for which 
data are available, at least 1 percent greater 
than the national average unemployment rate; or
``(iii) is significantly affected by a loss 
of, or threat to, the jobs associated with any 
certification described in subparagraph (A), or 
the community is undergoing transition of its 
economic base as a result of changing trade 
patterns, as determined by the Secretary.
``(b) Notification of Eligibility.--If one or more certifications 
described in subsection (a)(2)(A) are made with respect to a community, 
the applicable Secretary with respect to such certification shall 
concurrently notify the Governor of the State in which the community is 
located of the ability of the community to apply for assistance under 
this section.

``SEC. 274. GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE COMMUNITIES.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary may--
``(1) upon the application of an eligible community, award 
a grant under this section to the community to assist in 
developing or updating a strategic plan that meets the 
requirements of section 275; or
``(2) upon the application of an eligible entity, award an 
implementation grant under this section to the entity to assist 
in implementing projects included in a strategic plan that 
meets the requirements of section 275.
``(b) Special Provisions.--
``(1) Revolving loan fund grants.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall maintain the 
proper operation and financial integrity of revolving 
loan funds established by eligible entities with 
assistance under this section.
``(B) Efficient administration.--The Secretary 
may--
``(i) at the request of an eligible entity, 
amend and consolidate grant agreements 
governing revolving loan funds to provide 
flexibility with respect to lending areas and 
borrower criteria; and
``(ii) assign or transfer assets of a 
revolving loan fund to a third party for the 
purpose of liquidation, and the third party may 
retain assets of the fund to defray costs 
related to liquidation.
``(C) Treatment of actions.--An action taken by the 
Secretary under this subsection with respect to a 
revolving loan fund shall not constitute a new 
obligation if all grant funds associated with the 
original grant award have been disbursed to the 
recipient.
``(2) Use of funds in projects constructed under project 
cost.--
``(A) In general.--In the case of a grant for a 
construction project under this section, if the 
Secretary determines, before closeout of the project, 
that the cost of the project, based on the designs and 
specifications that were the basis of the grant, has 
decreased because of decreases in costs, the Secretary 
may approve the use of the excess funds (or a portion 
of the excess funds) to improve the project.
``(B) Other uses of excess funds.--Any amount of 
excess funds remaining after application of 
subparagraph (A) may be used by the Secretary for 
providing assistance under this section.
``(c) Coordination.--If an eligible institution (as such term is 
defined in section 279) located in an eligible community is seeking a 
grant under section 279 at the same time the community is seeking an 
implementation grant under subsection (a)--
``(1) the Secretary, upon receipt of such information from 
the Secretary of Labor as required under section 279(e), shall 
notify the community that the institution is seeking a grant 
under section 279; and
``(2) the community shall provide to the Secretary, in 
coordination with the institution, a description of how the 
community will integrate projects included in the strategic 
plan with the specific project for which the institution 
submits the grant proposal under section 279.
``(d) Limitation.--The total amount of grants awarded with respect 
to an eligible community under this section for fiscal years 2027 
through 2031 may not exceed $25,000,000.
``(e) Priority.--The Secretary shall, in awarding grants under this 
section, provide higher levels of funding with respect to eligible 
communities that have a history of economic distress and long-term 
unemployment, as determined by the Secretary.
``(f) Geographic Diversity.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall, in awarding grants 
under this section, ensure that grants are awarded with respect 
to eligible communities from geographically diverse areas.
``(2) Geographic region requirement.--The Secretary shall, 
in meeting the requirement under paragraph (1), award a grant 
under this section for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 
2031 to at least one eligible community located in each 
geographic region for which regional offices of the Economic 
Development Administration of the Department of Commerce are 
responsible, to the extent that the Secretary receives an 
application from at least one eligible community in each such 
geographic region.

``SEC. 275. STRATEGIC PLANS.

``(a) In General.--A strategic plan meets the requirements of this 
section if--
``(1) the consultation requirements of subsection (b) are 
met with respect to the development of the plan;
``(2) the plan meets the requirements of subsection (c); 
and
``(3) the plan is approved in accordance with the 
requirements of subsection (d).
``(b) Consultation.--
``(1) In general.--To the extent practicable, an eligible 
community shall consult with the entities described in 
paragraph (2) in developing the strategic plan.
``(2) Entities described.--The entities described in this 
paragraph are public and private entities located in or serving 
the eligible community, including--
``(A) local, county, or State government agencies;
``(B) firms, including small- and medium-sized 
firms;
``(C) local workforce investment boards;
``(D) labor organizations, including State labor 
federations and labor-management initiatives, 
representing workers in the community;
``(E) educational institutions, local educational 
agencies, and other training providers; and
``(F) local civil rights organizations and 
community-based organizations, including organizations 
representing underserved communities.
``(c) Contents.--The strategic plan may contain, as applicable to 
the community, the following:
``(1) A description and analysis of the capacity of the 
eligible community to achieve economic adjustment to the impact 
of trade.
``(2) An analysis of the economic development challenges 
and opportunities facing the community, including the strengths 
and weaknesses of the economy of the community.
``(3) An assessment of--
``(A) the commitment of the community to carry out 
the strategic plan on a long-term basis;
``(B) the participation and input of members of the 
community who are dislocated from employment due to the 
impact of trade; and
``(C) the extent to which underserved communities 
have been impacted by trade.
``(4) A description of how underserved communities will 
benefit from the strategic plan.
``(5) A description of the role of the entities described 
in subsection (b)(2) in developing the strategic plan.
``(6) A description of projects under the strategic plan to 
facilitate the community's economic adjustment to the impact of 
trade, including projects to--
``(A) develop public facilities, public services, 
jobs, and businesses (including establishing a 
revolving loan fund);
``(B) provide for planning and technical 
assistance;
``(C) provide for training;
``(D) provide for the demolition of vacant or 
abandoned commercial, industrial, or residential 
property;
``(E) redevelop brownfields;
``(F) establish or support land banks;
``(G) support energy conservation; and
``(H) support historic preservation.
``(7) A strategy for continuing the community's economic 
adjustment to the impact of trade after the completion of such 
projects.
``(8) A description of the educational and training 
programs and the potential employment opportunities available 
to workers in the community, including for workers under the 
age of 25, and the future employment needs of the community.
``(9) An assessment of--
``(A) the cost of implementing the strategic plan; 
and
``(B) the timing of funding required by the 
community to implement the strategic plan.
``(10) A description of the methods of financing to be used 
to implement the strategic plan, including--
``(A) an implementation grant received under 
section 274 or under other authorities;
``(B) a loan, including the establishment of a 
revolving loan fund; or
``(C) other types of financing.
``(11) An assessment of how the community will address 
unemployment among agricultural commodity producers, if 
applicable.
``(d) Approval; CEDS Equivalent.--
``(1) Approval.--The Secretary shall approve the strategic 
plan developed by an eligible community under this section if 
the Secretary determines that the strategic plan meets the 
requirements of this section.
``(2) CEDS or equivalent.--The Secretary may deem an 
eligible community's Comprehensive Economic Development 
Strategy that substantially meets the requirements of this 
section to be an approved strategic plan for purposes of this 
subchapter.
``(e) Allocation.--Of the funds appropriated to carry out this 
chapter for each of the fiscal years 2027 through 2031, the Secretary 
may make available not more than $50,000,000 to award grants under 
section 274(a)(1).

``SEC. 276. COORDINATION OF FEDERAL RESPONSE AND OTHER ADDITIONAL 
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall coordinate the Federal 
response with respect to an eligible community that is awarded an 
implementation grant under section 274(a)(2) to implement the 
community's strategic plan that meets the requirements of section 275 
by--
``(1) identifying and consulting, as appropriate, with any 
other Federal, State, regional, or local government agency;
``(2) assisting the community to access assistance from 
other available Federal sources as necessary to fulfill the 
community's strategic plan developed under section 275; and
``(3) ensuring that such assistance is provided in a 
targeted, integrated manner.
``(b) Transfer of Funds.--
``(1) Transfer of funds to other federal agencies.--Subject 
to paragraph (3), funds appropriated to carry out this chapter 
may be transferred between Federal agencies, if the funds are 
used for the purposes for which the funds are specifically 
appropriated.
``(2) Transfer of funds from other federal agencies.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3) and 
subparagraph (B), for the purposes of this chapter, the 
Secretary may accept transfers of funds from other 
Federal agencies if the funds are used for the purposes 
for which (and in accordance with the terms under 
which) the funds are specifically appropriated.
``(B) Use of funds.--The transferred funds--
``(i) shall remain available until 
expended; and
``(ii) may, to the extent necessary to 
carry out this chapter, be transferred to and 
merged by the Secretary with the appropriations 
for salaries and expenses.
``(3) Availability.--The transfer authorities provided by 
this subsection shall not apply with respect to amounts made 
available by an appropriations Act.
``(c) Additional Technical Assistance.--In addition to the 
coordination and assistance described in subsection (a), the Secretary 
shall provide technical assistance for communities--
``(1) to identify significant impediments to economic 
development that result from the impact of trade on the 
community, including in the course of developing a strategic 
plan under section 275; and
``(2) to access assistance under other available sources, 
including State, local, territorial, or private sources, to 
implement projects that diversify and strengthen the economy in 
the community.

``SEC. 277. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

``(a) Regulations.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall, subject to 
paragraph (3), promulgate such regulations as may be necessary 
to carry out this subchapter, including with respect to--
``(A) administering the awarding of grants under 
section 274, including establishing guidelines for the 
submission and evaluation of grant applications under 
such section; and
``(B) establishing guidelines for the evaluation of 
strategic plans developed to meet the requirements of 
section 275.
``(2) Consultations.--The Secretary shall consult with the 
Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Finance of the Senate not later than 90 days 
prior to promulgating any final rule or regulation under this 
subsection.
``(3) Relationship to existing regulations.--The Secretary, 
to the maximum extent practicable, shall--
``(A) rely on and apply regulations promulgated to 
carry out other economic development programs of the 
Department of Commerce in carrying out this subchapter; 
and
``(B) provide guidance regarding the manner and 
extent to which such other economic development 
programs relate to this subchapter.
``(b) Resources.--The Secretary shall allocate such resources as 
may be necessary to provide sufficiently individualized assistance to 
each eligible community that receives a grant under section 274(a) or 
seeks technical assistance under section 276(c) to develop and 
implement a strategic plan that meets the requirements of section 
275.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Trade Act of 
1974 is amended by striking the items relating to chapter 4 of title II 
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 4--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES

``SUBCHAPTER A--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES

``Sec. 271. Definitions.
``Sec. 272. Establishment of trade adjustment assistance for 
communities program.
``Sec. 273. Eligibility; notification of eligibility.
``Sec. 274. Grants to eligible communities.
``Sec. 275. Strategic plans.
``Sec. 276. Coordination of Federal response and other additional 
technical assistance.
``Sec. 277. General provisions.
``SUBCHAPTER B--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND 
CAREER TRAINING

``Sec. 279. Community College and Career Training Grant Program.
``Sec. 279A. Authorization of appropriations.''.

SEC. 302. TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND CAREER 
TRAINING.

Section 279 of the Trade Act of 1974, as redesignated by section 
301(a)(2), is amended as follows:
(1) In subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``eligible 
institutions'' and inserting ``eligible entities''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by striking ``eligible institution'' and 
inserting ``eligible entity''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and 
inserting ``$2,500,000'';
(II) by striking ``(B)'' and 
inserting ``(B)(i) in the case of an 
eligible institution,'';
(III) by striking the period at the 
end and inserting ``; or''; and
(IV) by adding at the end the 
following:
``(ii) in the case of a consortium of 
eligible institutions, a grant under this 
section in excess of $15,000,000.''.
(2) In subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an 
eligible institution or a consortium of eligible institutions.
``(4) Underserved community.--The term `underserved 
community' has the meaning given that term in section 247.''.
(3) In subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``eligible institution'' each place 
it appears and inserting ``eligible entity''; and
(B) in paragraph (5)(A)(i)--
(i) in subclause (I), by striking ``and'' 
at the end; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(III) any opportunities to 
support industry or sector partnerships 
to develop or expand quality academic 
programs and curricula; and''.
(4) In subsection (d), by striking ``eligible institution'' 
each place it appears and inserting ``eligible entity''.
(5) By redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (h) and 
inserting after subsection (d) the following:
``(e) Use of Funds.--
``(1) In general.--An eligible entity shall use a grant 
awarded under this section to establish and scale career 
training programs, including career and technical education 
programs, and career pathways and supports for students 
participating in such programs.
``(2) Student support and emergency services.--Not less 
than 15 percent of the amount of a grant awarded to an eligible 
entity under this section shall be used to carry out student 
support services, which may include the following:
``(A) Supportive services, including childcare, 
transportation, mental health services, or substance 
use disorder prevention and treatment, assistance in 
obtaining health insurance coverage, housing, and other 
benefits, as appropriate.
``(B) Connecting students to State or Federal 
means-tested benefits programs.
``(C) The provision of direct financial assistance 
to help students facing financial hardships that may 
impact enrollment in or completion of a program 
supported by such funds.
``(D) Navigation, coaching, mentorship, and case 
management services, including providing information 
and outreach to the population described in 
subparagraph (C) to take part in such a program.
``(E) Providing access to necessary supplies, 
materials, technological devices, or required 
equipment, and other supports necessary to participate 
in such a program.
``(f) Plan for Outreach to Underserved Communities.--
``(1) In general.--In awarding grants under this section, 
the Secretary shall--
``(A) ensure that eligible institutions effectively 
serve individuals from underserved communities; and
``(B) develop a plan to ensure that grants provided 
under this subchapter effectively serve individuals 
from underserved communities.
``(2) Updates.--The Secretary shall update the plan 
required by paragraph (1)(B) on an annual basis.
``(3) Submission to congress.--The Secretary shall submit 
the plan required by paragraph (1)(B) and each update to the 
plan required by paragraph (2) to Congress.
``(g) Geographic Diversity.--The Secretary shall, in awarding 
grants under this section, ensure that grants are awarded with respect 
to eligible entities from geographically diverse areas.''.

TITLE IV--TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS

SEC. 401. DEFINITIONS.

Section 291 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (3);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (7) as 
paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Underserved community.--The term `underserved 
community' has the meaning given that term in section 247.''.

SEC. 402. GROUP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

Section 292 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``85 percent of'' each 
place it appears; and
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by adding ``and'' 
at the end;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(2)'' and 
inserting ``(2)(A)(i)'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as clause (ii) 
of paragraph (2)(A) (as designated by subparagraph 
(B));
(D) in clause (ii) of paragraph (2)(A) (as 
redesignated by subparagraph (C))--
(i) by striking ``importantly''; and
(ii) by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ``; or''; and
(E) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the 
following:
``(B)(i) the volume of exports of the agricultural 
commodity produced by the group in the marketing year 
with respect to which the group files the petition 
decreased compared to the average volume of such 
exports during the 3 marketing years preceding such 
marketing year; and
``(ii) the decrease in such exports contributed to 
the decrease in the national average price, quantity of 
production, or value of production of, or cash receipts 
for, the agricultural commodity, as described in 
paragraph (1).''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(3), by adding at the end before the 
period the following: ``or exports''.

SEC. 403. BENEFIT INFORMATION TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY PRODUCERS.

Section 295(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401d(a)) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Secretary shall 
develop a plan to conduct targeted sustained outreach and offer 
assistance to agricultural commodity producers from underserved 
communities''.

SEC. 404. QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS FOR AGRICULTURAL 
COMMODITY PRODUCERS.

Section 296 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401e) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking ``90 days'' and 
inserting ``120 days'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``$4,000'' and 
inserting ``$12,000''; and
(B) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ``$8,000'' and 
inserting ``$24,000'';
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``$12,000'' and 
inserting ``$36,000''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Adjustments for Inflation.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Agriculture shall 
adjust each dollar amount limitation described in this section 
on the date that is 30 days after the date of the enactment of 
this subsection, and at the beginning of each fiscal year 
thereafter, to reflect the percentage (if any) of the increase 
in the average of the Consumer Price Index for the preceding 
12-month period compared to the Consumer Price Index for fiscal 
year 2025.
``(2) Special rules for calculation of adjustment.--In 
making an adjustment under paragraph (1), the Secretary--
``(A) shall round the amount of any increase in the 
Consumer Price Index to the nearest dollar; and
``(B) may ignore any such increase of less than 1 
percent.
``(3) Consumer price index defined.--For purposes of this 
subsection, the term `Consumer Price Index' means the Consumer 
Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Bureau of 
Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor.''.

TITLE V--AUTHORIZATIONS OF APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS

SEC. 501. EXTENSION OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

(a) Extension of Termination Provisions.--Section 285 of the Trade 
Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking ``2021'' each 
place it appears and inserting ``2033''.
(b) Training Funds.--Section 236(a)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 
(19 U.S.C. 2296(a)(2)(A)), as amended by section 109, is further 
amended--
(1) by striking ``shall not exceed $450,000,000'' and 
inserting the following: ``shall not exceed--
``(i) $450,000,000'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, 
and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) $1,000,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2027 through 2031.''.
(c) Reemployment Trade Adjustment Assistance.--Section 246(b)(1) of 
the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2318(b)(1)) is amended by striking 
``2021'' and inserting ``2033''.
(d) Authorizations of Appropriations.--
(1) Trade adjustment assistance for workers.--Section 245 
of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2317) is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``2021'' and 
inserting ``2033''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Reservation by the Secretary.--Of the funds appropriated to 
carry out this chapter for any fiscal year, the Secretary of Labor may 
reserve not more than 1 percent for administration (in addition to 
amounts otherwise available for such purposes), technical assistance, 
grants for pilots and demonstrations, and the evaluation of activities 
carried out under this chapter.''.
(2) Trade adjustment assistance for firms.--Section 255(a) 
of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2345(a)) is amended in the 
first sentence by adding at the end before the period the 
following: ``and $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2027 
through 2033''.
(3) Trade adjustment assistance for communities.--
(A) In general.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 
$1,000,000,000 to carry out subchapter A of chapter 4 
of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as added by 
section 301 of this Act.
(B) Salaries and expenses.--Of the amounts 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization under 
subparagraph (A) for each of fiscal years 2027 through 
2031, not more than $40,000,000 is authorized to be 
made available for the salaries and expenses of 
personnel administering subchapter A of chapter 4 of 
title II of the Trade Act of 1974.
(C) Supplement and not supplant.--Amounts 
appropriated pursuant to the authorization under 
subparagraph (A) for each of the fiscal years 2027 
through 2031 shall be used to supplement, and not 
supplant, other Federal, State, regional, and local 
government funds made available to provide economic 
development assistance for communities.
(4) Trade adjustment assistance for community colleges and 
career training.--
(A) In general.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2033 
$1,300,000,000 to carry out subchapter B of chapter 4 
of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as designated by 
section 301 of this Act.
(B) Reservation by the secretary.--Of the funds 
appropriated to carry out subchapter B of chapter 4 of 
title II of the Trade Act of 1974 for each of fiscal 
years 2027 through 2033, the Secretary of Labor may 
reserve not more than 5 percent for administration of 
the program, including providing technical assistance, 
sustained outreach to eligible institutions effectively 
serving minority or low-income populations, grants for 
pilots and demonstrations, and a rigorous third-party 
evaluation of the program.
(5) Trade adjustment assistance for farmers.--Section 298 
of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2401g(a)) is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``$90,000,000'' and 
inserting ``$50,000,000''; and
(ii) by striking ``2021'' and inserting 
``2033''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Reservation by the Secretary.--Of the funds appropriated to 
carry out this chapter for any fiscal year, the Secretary of 
Agriculture may not reserve more than 5 percent for technical 
assistance, pilots and demonstrations, and the evaluation of activities 
carried out under this chapter.''.

SEC. 502. APPLICABILITY OF TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE PROVISIONS.

(a) Workers Certified Before Date of Enactment.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and 
(3), a worker certified as eligible for adjustment assistance 
under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 before the date of 
the enactment of this Act shall be eligible, on and after such 
date of enactment, to receive benefits only under the 
provisions of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, 
as in effect on such date of enactment, or as such provisions 
may be amended after such date of enactment.
(2) Computation of maximum benefits.--Benefits received by 
a worker described in paragraph (1) under chapter 2 of title II 
of the Trade Act of 1974 before the date of the enactment of 
this Act shall be included in any determination of the maximum 
benefits for which the worker is eligible under the provisions 
of chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect 
on the date of the enactment of this Act, or as such provisions 
may be amended after such date of enactment.
(3) Authority to make adjustments to benefits.--For the 90-
day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary is authorized to make any adjustments to benefits 
to workers described in paragraph (1) that the Secretary 
determines to be necessary and appropriate in applying and 
administering the provisions of chapter 2 of title II of the 
Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on the date of the enactment of 
this Act, or as such provisions may be amended after such date 
of enactment, in a manner that ensures parity of treatment 
between the benefits of such workers and the benefits of 
workers certified after such date of enactment.
(b) Workers Not Certified Pursuant to Certain Petitions Filed 
Before Date of Enactment.--
(1) Certifications of workers not certified before date of 
enactment.--
(A) Criteria if a determination has not been 
made.--If, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Labor has not made a determination 
with respect to whether to certify a group of workers 
as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under 
section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a 
petition described in subparagraph (C), the Secretary 
shall make that determination based on the requirements 
of section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect 
on such date of enactment.
(B) Reconsideration of denials of certifications.--
If, before the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary made a determination not to certify a group 
of workers as eligible to apply for adjustment 
assistance under section 222 of the Trade Act of 1974 
pursuant to a petition described in subparagraph (C), 
the Secretary shall--
(i) reconsider that determination; and
(ii) if the group of workers meets the 
requirements of section 222 of the Trade Act of 
1974, as in effect on such date of enactment, 
certify the group of workers as eligible to 
apply for adjustment assistance.
(C) Petition described.--A petition described in 
this subparagraph is a petition for a certification of 
eligibility for a group of workers filed under section 
221 of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after January 1, 
2021, and before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Eligibility for benefits.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
(B), a worker certified as eligible to apply for 
adjustment assistance under section 222 of the Trade 
Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described in 
paragraph (1)(C) shall be eligible, on and after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, to receive benefits 
only under the provisions of chapter 2 of title II of 
the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of 
enactment, or as such provisions may be amended after 
such date of enactment.
(B) Computation of maximum benefits.--Benefits 
received by a worker described in paragraph (1) under 
chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 before 
the date of the enactment of this Act shall be included 
in any determination of the maximum benefits for which 
the worker is eligible under the provisions of chapter 
2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on 
the date of the enactment of this Act, or as such 
provisions may be amended after such date of enactment.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Trade act of 2002.--Section 151 of the Trade Act of 
2002 (19 U.S.C. note prec. 2271) is amended by striking 
subsections (a), (b), and (c).
(2) Trade and globalization adjustment assistance act of 
2009.--Section 1891 of the Trade and Globalization Adjustment 
Assistance Act of 2009 (19 U.S.C. 2271 note) is repealed.
(3) Trade adjustment assistance extension act of 2011.--The 
Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 is amended--
(A) in section 201 (19 U.S.C. note prec. 2271), by 
striking subsections (b) and (c); and
(B) in section 231(a) (19 U.S.C. 2271 note), by 
striking paragraphs (1)(B) and (2).
(4) Trade adjustment assistance reauthorization act of 
2015.--The Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 
2015 is amended--
(A) in section 402 (19 U.S.C. note prec. 2271), by 
striking subsections (b) and (c); and
(B) in section 405(a)(1) (19 U.S.C. 2319(a)(1)), by 
striking subparagraph (B).
(d) Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms.--
(1) Certification of firms not certified before date of 
enactment.--
(A) Criteria if a determination has not been 
made.--If, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Commerce has not made a determination 
with respect to whether to certify a firm as eligible 
to apply for adjustment assistance under section 251 of 
the Trade Act of 1974 pursuant to a petition described 
in subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall make that 
determination based on the requirements of section 251 
of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on such date of 
enactment.
(B) Reconsideration of denial of certain 
petitions.--If, before the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary made a determination not to 
certify a firm as eligible to apply for adjustment 
assistance under section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 
pursuant to a petition described in subparagraph (C), 
the Secretary shall--
(i) reconsider that determination; and
(ii) if the firm meets the requirements of 
section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in 
effect on such date of enactment, certify the 
firm as eligible to apply for adjustment 
assistance.
(C) Petition described.--A petition described in 
this subparagraph is a petition for a certification of 
eligibility filed by a firm or its representative under 
section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after 
January 1, 2021, and before the date of the enactment 
of this Act.
(2) Certification of firms that did not submit petitions 
between january 1, 2021, and date of enactment.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Commerce shall 
certify a firm described in subparagraph (B) as 
eligible to apply for adjustment assistance under 
section 251 of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on 
the date of the enactment of this Act, if the firm or 
its representative files a petition for a certification 
of eligibility under section 251 of the Trade Act of 
1974 not later than 90 days after such date of 
enactment.
(B) Firm described.--A firm described in this 
subparagraph is a firm that the Secretary determines 
would have been certified as eligible to apply for 
adjustment assistance if--
(i) the firm or its representative had 
filed a petition for a certification of 
eligibility under section 251 of the Trade Act 
of 1974 on a date during the period beginning 
on January 1, 2021, and ending on the day 
before the date of the enactment of this Act; 
and
(ii) the provisions of chapter 3 of title 
II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on 
such date of enactment, had been in effect on 
that date during the period described in clause 
(i).

TITLE VI--HEALTH COVERAGE TAX CREDIT

SEC. 601. PERMANENT CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS.

(a) In General.--Section 35(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 is amended by striking ``, and before January 1, 2022''.
(b) Increase in Credit Percentage.--Section 35(a) of such Code is 
amended by striking ``72.5 percent'' and inserting ``80 percent''.
(c) Application of Advance Payment.--
(1) In general.--Section 7527(a) of such Code is amended by 
striking ``Not later than the date that is 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Reauthorization Act of 2015'' and inserting ``As soon as 
practicable and not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization 
Act''.
(2) Increase in credit percentage.--Subsections (b) and 
(e)(1) of section 7527 of such Code are each amended by 
striking ``72.5 percent'' and inserting ``80 percent''.
(3) Retroactive payments.--Section 7527(e)(1)(A) of such 
Code is amended by striking ``the date that is 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance 
Reauthorization Act of 2015'' and inserting ``the date of the 
enactment of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Modernization 
Act''.
(d) Effective Date.--
(1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
subsection, the amendments made by this section shall apply to 
coverage months beginning after December 31, 2021.
(2) Application of advance payment.--The amendments made by 
subsection (c) shall apply to coverage months beginning after 
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Transition Rule.--Notwithstanding section 35(g)(11)(B)(i) of 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, an election to apply section 35 of 
such Code to an eligible coverage month (as defined in section 35(b) of 
such Code) beginning after December 31, 2021, and before the close of 
the taxable year which includes the date of the enactment of this Act--
(1) may be made at any time on or after such date of 
enactment and before the later of--
(A) the expiration of the 3-year period of 
limitation prescribed in section 6511(a) with respect 
to the taxable year which includes such coverage month, 
or
(B) such date as the Secretary may provide, and
(2) may be made on an amended return.
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