Max Baucus: “Yes, my intent is that fish--wild, farm-grown, or shellfish--and inherently fishermen, be considered for the purpose of…”

“Yes, my intent is that fish--wild, farm-grown, or shellfish--and inherently fishermen, be considered for the purpose of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program for farmers. Also, fishermen can apply and should be eligible for the regular TAA for workers provisions. Further, there is also a study added to the conference report on the topic of fishermen and TAA. It is my hope that this study will address the recent controversy about the application of the TAA for firms to fishermen as well as provide direction on future approaches to ensuring that fishermen are treated equitably under TAA, including whether a separate TAA for Fishermen program should be created.”