To amend chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 to include Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State for the purposes of the trade adjustment assistance for workers program.

Bill 118 hr 1038, also known as the "Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program Expansion Act," aims to amend chapter 2 of title II of the Trade Act of 1974 to include Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the definition of State for the purposes of the trade adjustment assistance for workers program.

The Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers Program provides aid to workers who have lost their jobs or have had their hours reduced as a result of increased imports or shifts in production to foreign countries. By expanding the definition of State to include these territories, workers in Guam, the Virgin Islands of the United States, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands will now be eligible for the same benefits and assistance as workers in the 50 states.

This bill seeks to ensure that workers in these territories are not left behind and have access to the necessary support and resources to help them transition to new employment opportunities. It aims to level the playing field and provide equal opportunities for workers across all US territories.