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US HB7524

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Don Beyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

H.R. 7524 - Older Workers' Bureau Act

  • Establishes an Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor, led by a presidentially-appointed Director, to promote welfare and improve working conditions for workers age 55 and older
  • Defines "older worker" as anyone 55 or older who is employed, seeking employment, or has sought employment within the past 12 months
  • Directs the Bureau to conduct research on age discrimination, retirement readiness, job training access, workplace flexibility, wages, and the impact of federal policies on older workers
  • Creates two competitive grant programs: one for research to identify barriers to employment for older workers, and another for institutions combating structural ageism and improving employment opportunities
  • Authorizes $10,000,000 annually starting in fiscal year 2028 for the grant programs, with the Bureau required to be operational within one year of enactment

Legislative Description

Older Workers’ Bureau Act

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education and Workforce2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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