Title 19 — Customs DutiesRelease 119-73not60
§2312 Administration Absent State Agreement
Title 19 › Chapter 12— TRADE ACT OF 1974 › Subchapter II— RELIEF FROM INJURY CAUSED BY IMPORT COMPETITION › Part 2— Adjustment Assistance for Workers › Subpart c— general provisions › § 2312
Summary
If a State has no agreement under section 2311, the Secretary must set up rules and run the needed programs under subpart B, and must give any worker denied payments a fair hearing. Final decisions can be appealed to court like under section 405(g) of title 42.
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Title 19, §2312
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(a)In any State where there is no agreement in force between a State or its agency under section 2311 of this title, the Secretary shall arrange under regulations prescribed by him for performance of all necessary functions under subpart B of this part, including provision for a fair hearing for any worker whose application for payments is denied.
(b)A final determination under subsection (a) with respect to entitlement to program benefits under subpart B of this part is subject to review by the courts in the same manner and to the same extent as is provided by section 405(g) of title 42.
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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination DateNo trade adjustment assistance, vouchers, allowances, or other payments or benefits may be provided under this part after June 30, 2022, except as otherwise provided, see section 285 of Pub. L. 93–618, as modified by section 406(a)(7) of Pub. L. 114–27, set out as notes preceding section 2271 of this title.
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19 U.S.C. § 2312
Title 19 — Customs Duties
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60