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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5115· House(119-HR-5115)

Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025

Rep. Lawler
Age: 40 years
New York
Introduced
9/3/2025
Last activity
9/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Michael Lawler
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 6
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025. It changes title 9 of the United States Code regarding the arbitration of age discrimination disputes. Under the bill, certain pre-dispute arbitration agreements and pre-dispute joint-action waivers will not be valid or enforceable if a person alleging age discrimination chooses not to use them. This choice applies to cases filed under Federal, Tribal, or State law involving age discrimination. A court, rather than an arbitrator, will decide whether these rules apply to a specific dispute. The new rules apply to any dispute or claim that arises on or after the date the act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8

    Older Americans benefit directly by being empowered to choose court litigation instead of mandatory arbitration for age discrimination disputes.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+8

    Retirees and older workers are protected by invalidating forced arbitration clauses in disputes related to age discrimination.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+8

    The bill enhances legal protections and due process by allowing older workers to bypass mandatory arbitration and have their age discrimination claims heard in court.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-3

    Employers lose the ability to enforce pre-dispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers for age discrimination claims.