§ 2343. Technical assistance

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1975

   Trade Act of 1974

   Pub. L. 93–618 title II § 253 · 88 Stat. 1978

   Enacted · 19 U.S.C. § 2343

   Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 253, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2031

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 93–618, title II, § 253, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2031

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 253. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. (a) The technical assistance furnished under this chapter shall consist of— (1) assistance to the firm in developing a proposal for its economic adjustment. (2) assistance in the implementation of such a proposal, or (3) both. (b) The Secretary may provide to a firm certified under section 19 USC 2344. 251, on such terms and conditions as he determines to be appropriate, such technical assistance as in his judgment will carry out the purposes of this chapter with respect to such firm. (c) The Secretary shall furnish technical assistance under this chapter through existing agencies and through private individuals, firms, and institutions. In the case of assistance furnished through private individuals, firms, and institutions (including private consulting services), the Secretary may share the cost thereof (but not more than 75 percent of such cost may be borne by the United States).

2. 1981

   Pub. L. 97–35 title XXV § 2521 · 95 Stat. 357

   1. Amended · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(a)

      Pub. L. 97–35 amended subsec. (a) generally, incorporating provisions formerly contained in subsec. (b) and, in those provisions

   2. Substituted · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(a)

      Pub. L. 97–35 substituted discretionary language for non-discretionary language relating to the assistance furnished and allowed the giving of assistance to firms in the preparation of their petitions for certification of eligibility under section 2341 of this title

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–35 amended subsec. (a) generally, incorporating provisions formerly contained in subsec. (b) and, in those provisions, substituted discretionary language for non-discretionary language relating to the assistance furnished and allowed the giving of assistance to firms in the preparation of their petitions for certification of eligibility under section 2341 of this title.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2521. technical assistance Section 253 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2343) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 253. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. “(a) The Secretary may provide a firm, on terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, with such technical assistance as in his judgment will carry out the purposes of this chapter with respect to the firm. The technical assistance furnished under this chapter may consist of one or more of the following: “(1) Assistance to a firm in preparing its petition for certification 19 USC 2341. of eligibility under section 251 of this chapter. “(2) Assistance to a certified firm in developing a proposal for its economic adjustment. “(3) Assistance to a certified firm in the implementation of such a proposal. “(b) (1) The Secretary shall furnish technical assistance under this chapter through existing agencies and through private individuals, firms, or institutions (including private consulting services), or by grants to intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers). “(2) In the case of assistance furnished through private individuals, firms, or institutions (including private consulting services), the Secretary may share the cost thereof (but not more than 75 percent of such cost may be borne by the United States). “(3) The Secretary may make grants to intermediary organizations in order to defray up to 100 percent of administrative expenses incurred in providing such technical assistance to a firm.”.

3. 1981

   Pub. L. 97–35 title XXV § 2521 · 95 Stat. 357

   1. Amended · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(b)

      Pub. L. 97–35 amended subsec. (b) generally, incorporating in pars. (1) and (2) provisions formerly contained in subsec. (c)

   2. Inserted · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(b)

      Pub. L. 97–35 inserted reference to grants to intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers) in par. (1)

   3. Added · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(b)

      Pub. L. 97–35 added par. (3). Provisions formerly contained in subsec. (b) were transferred to subsec. (a)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–35 amended subsec. (b) generally, incorporating in pars. (1) and (2) provisions formerly contained in subsec. (c), inserted reference to grants to intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers) in par. (1), and added par. (3). Provisions formerly contained in subsec. (b) were transferred to subsec. (a).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2521. technical assistance Section 253 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2343) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 253. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. “(a) The Secretary may provide a firm, on terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, with such technical assistance as in his judgment will carry out the purposes of this chapter with respect to the firm. The technical assistance furnished under this chapter may consist of one or more of the following: “(1) Assistance to a firm in preparing its petition for certification 19 USC 2341. of eligibility under section 251 of this chapter. “(2) Assistance to a certified firm in developing a proposal for its economic adjustment. “(3) Assistance to a certified firm in the implementation of such a proposal. “(b) (1) The Secretary shall furnish technical assistance under this chapter through existing agencies and through private individuals, firms, or institutions (including private consulting services), or by grants to intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers). “(2) In the case of assistance furnished through private individuals, firms, or institutions (including private consulting services), the Secretary may share the cost thereof (but not more than 75 percent of such cost may be borne by the United States). “(3) The Secretary may make grants to intermediary organizations in order to defray up to 100 percent of administrative expenses incurred in providing such technical assistance to a firm.”.

4. 1981

   Pub. L. 97–35 title XXV § 2521 · 95 Stat. 357

   Struck · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(c)

   Pub. L. 97–35 struck out subsec. (c) and transferred the provisions to subsec. (b)(1) and (2)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–35 struck out subsec. (c) and transferred the provisions to subsec. (b)(1) and (2).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2521. technical assistance Section 253 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2343) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 253. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. “(a) The Secretary may provide a firm, on terms and conditions as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, with such technical assistance as in his judgment will carry out the purposes of this chapter with respect to the firm. The technical assistance furnished under this chapter may consist of one or more of the following: “(1) Assistance to a firm in preparing its petition for certification 19 USC 2341. of eligibility under section 251 of this chapter. “(2) Assistance to a certified firm in developing a proposal for its economic adjustment. “(3) Assistance to a certified firm in the implementation of such a proposal. “(b) (1) The Secretary shall furnish technical assistance under this chapter through existing agencies and through private individuals, firms, or institutions (including private consulting services), or by grants to intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers). “(2) In the case of assistance furnished through private individuals, firms, or institutions (including private consulting services), the Secretary may share the cost thereof (but not more than 75 percent of such cost may be borne by the United States). “(3) The Secretary may make grants to intermediary organizations in order to defray up to 100 percent of administrative expenses incurred in providing such technical assistance to a firm.”.

5. 1986

   Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform and Extension Act of 1986

   Pub. L. 99–272 title XIII § 13006(a)(3) · 100 Stat. 82

   Substituted · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(b)(2)

   Pub. L. 99–272 substituted “such cost for assistance described in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a)” for “such cost”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 99–272 substituted “such cost for assistance described in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a)” for “such cost”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) Paragraph (2) of section 253(b) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2343(b)(2)) is amended by striking out “such cost” and inserting in lieu thereof “such cost for assistance described in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a)”.

6. 2009

   Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009

   Pub. L. 111–5 div. B title I § 1867(b) · 123 Stat. 115

   Substituted · 19 U.S.C. § 2343(a)(3)

   Pub. L. 111–5, §§ 1867(b), 1893, which directed the temporary substitution of “to a certified firm” for “of a certified firm”, could not be executed because “of a certified firm” did not appear. See Codification note above and Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 111–5, §§ 1867(b), 1893, which directed the temporary substitution of “to a certified firm” for “of a certified firm”, could not be executed because “of a certified firm” did not appear. See Codification note above and Effective and Termination Dates of 2009 Amendment note below.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Technical Assistance.— Section 253(a)(3) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2343(a)(3)) is amended by striking “of a certified firm” and inserting “to a certified firm”.

   Effective date note
   Except as otherwise provided and subject to certain applicability provisions, amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on Feb. 17, 2009, see section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as a note under section 2271 of this title. Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, formerly set out as a Termination Date of 2009 Amendment note preceding section 2271 of this title, which provided that, except as otherwise provided, amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 not applicable on or after Feb. 13, 2011, and that this section be applied and administered beginning Feb. 13, 2011, as if amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 had never been enacted, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, effective Oct. 21, 2011. See Codification note above.

7. 2011

   Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011

   Pub. L. 112–40 title II § 201(b) · 125 Stat. 403

   Changed · 19 U.S.C. § 2343

   Pub. L. 112–40, §§ 201(b), (c), 233, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011. See Codification note above and 2009 Amendment and Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival notes below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 112–40, §§ 201(b), (c), 233, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on Feb. 12, 2011. See Codification note above and 2009 Amendment and Effective and Termination Dates of 2011 Revival notes below.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Applicability of Certain Provisions.— Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the provisions of chapters 2 through 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on February 12, 2011, and as amended by this subtitle, shall— (1) take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to petitions for certification filed under chapter 2, 3, or 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after such date of enactment.

   Effective date note
   Except as otherwise provided and subject to certain applicability provisions, amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 effective upon the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on Feb. 17, 2009, see section 1891 of Pub. L. 111–5, set out as a note under section 2271 of this title. Section 1893 of Pub. L. 111–5, formerly set out as a Termination Date of 2009 Amendment note preceding section 2271 of this title, which provided that, except as otherwise provided, amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 not applicable on or after Feb. 13, 2011, and that this section be applied and administered beginning Feb. 13, 2011, as if amendment by Pub. L. 111–5 had never been enacted, was repealed by Pub. L. 112–40, title II, § 201(a), Oct. 21, 2011, 125 Stat. 403, effective Oct. 21, 2011. See Codification note above.

8. 2015

   Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2015

   Pub. L. 114–27 title IV § 402(b) · 129 Stat. 362

   Changed · 19 U.S.C. § 2343

   Pub. L. 114–27, §§ 402(b), (c), 406, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on Dec. 31, 2013. See Codification note above and 2011 Amendment and Effective and Termination Dates of 2015 Revival notes below

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 114–27, §§ 402(b), (c), 406, temporarily revived the provisions of this section, as in effect on Dec. 31, 2013. See Codification note above and 2011 Amendment and Effective and Termination Dates of 2015 Revival notes below.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Applicability of Certain Provisions.— Except as otherwise provided in this title, the provisions of chapters 2 through 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974, as in effect on December 31, 2013, and as amended by this title, shall— (1) Effective date. take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act; and (2) apply to petitions for certification filed under chapter 2, 3, or 6 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 on or after such date of enactment.

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