19 U.S.C. § 2297
Section 2297 · Job search allowances
Current version, with additions and removals from the August 6, 2002 version.
(1) In general
(1) In general
(2) Approval of applications
(2) Approval of applications
The Secretary may grant an allowance pursuant to an application filed under paragraph (1) when all of the following apply:
The Secretary may grant an allowance pursuant to an application filed under paragraph (1) when all of the following apply:
(A) Assist adversely affected worker
(A) Assist adversely affected worker
The allowance is paid to assist an adversely affected worker who has been totally separated in securing a job within the United States.
The allowance is paid to assist an adversely affected worker who has been totally separated in securing a job within the United States.
(B) Local employment not available
(B) Local employment not available
The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.
The Secretary determines that the worker cannot reasonably be expected to secure suitable employment in the commuting area in which the worker resides.
(C) Application
(C) Application
The worker has filed an application for the allowance with the Secretary before—
The worker has filed an application for the allowance with the Secretary before—
(i) the later of—
(i) the later of—
(I) the 365th day after the date of the certification under which the worker is certified as eligible; or
(I) the 365th day after the date of the certification under which the worker is certified as eligible; or
(II) the 365th day after the date of the worker's last total separation; or
(II) the 365th day after the date of the worker's last total separation; or
(1) In general
(1) In general
(2) Maximum allowance
(2) Maximum allowance
Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $1,250 for any worker.
Reimbursement under this subsection may not exceed $1,250 for any worker.
(3) Allowance for subsistence and transportation
(3) Allowance for subsistence and transportation
Reimbursement under this subsection may not be made for subsistence and transportation expenses at levels exceeding those allowable under section 2296(b) (1) and (2) of this title.
Reimbursement under this subsection may not be made for subsistence and transportation expenses at levels exceeding those allowable under section 2296(b) (1) and (2) of this title.