Costa Supports Legislation to Protect American Workers
"Today's bipartisan passage of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) provides necessary protections and resources for American workers who are displaced by trade. TAA will allow our economy to grow, while ensuring that hardworking Americans have the opportunity to succeed. Each year, TAA will provide $450 million worth of job training, community college education, relocation allowances and job search assistance, all while not cutting funding to any federal programs. Since its inception in 1974, more than 2.2 million trade-impacted American workers have benefited from TAA services.
"We must acknowledge that we live in an economy in which global trade and negotiations, along with the protection of our nation's workforce are crucial. By passing TAA Congress continues to strengthen tools proven to support our workers and make them competitive in the 21st century job pool.
"As always, I remain committed to supporting job growth in our nation. As trade negotiations are finalized, I reserve the right to vote against either the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) or the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) if I believe they jeopardize good-paying jobs in our Valley and in our nation."
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