While I have been reluctant to set aside a large amount at the Federal level which would further diminish moneys going to the States. this amendment will allow those funds already set aside at the national level for incentive grants to also be used for rapid response grants. This will assist workers affected by plant closures or mass layoffs or natural disasters. In addition. a small amount of funds are being made available for migrant and seasonal farm workers. and this I believe is also something that the Senator from Connecticut and the Senator from Rhode Island have been particularly concerned about as well. So I am pleased that this amendment does not substantially reduce the amount of funding that is going directly to the States under this bill. which was my primary concern when it was offered in committee. I appreciate the willingness of my colleagues on the committee.