Bill · H.R. 7524· House(119-HR-7524)
Older Workers’ Bureau Act
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Donald Beyer
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Older Workers' Bureau Act seeks to create the Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor. This new bureau will include a data hub and a technical assistance center focused on the employment of older workers and their retirement security. The act establishes the bureau to promote better, more inclusive, and welfare-enhancing employment opportunities through research and outreach. It also mandates the creation of grant programs to support older workers. The bureau's leadership will include a Director appointed by the President. Finally, the bill authorizes specific funding for research and programs to combat structural ageism.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill creates a dedicated bureau to promote the welfare, employment opportunities, and retirement security of workers aged 55 and older.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill focuses on research into safety net supports and financial security for older workers with low annual incomes.
Would women be better off under this?+4
The bill addresses workplace flexibility and caregiving responsibilities which are noted as significant issues for women aged 55 to 64.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Employment Opportunities: The Bureau is tasked with advancing employment opportunities for workers aged 55 and older (Section 3; Section s 4(c)).
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Enhanced Economic and Financial Security: The Bureau will conduct research on public benefits that support the financial security of older workers and access to savings and tax-advantaged opportunities (Section 4(c)(1)(A) and (D)).
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Better Working Conditions: The Director is directed to promote the welfare and improve the working conditions of older workers (Section 4(c)).
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Increased Workplace Flexibility: Research will be conducted regarding access to leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and workplace flexibility to help manage health and caregiving responsibilities (Section 4(c)(1)(B)).
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Support for Job Training: The act promotes research into tailored job training and adult education, including digital and financial literacy (Section 4(c)(1)(C)).
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Combating Age Discrimination: The Bureau will research age discrimination in the workplace and how to address it (Section 4(c)(1)(E)).
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Grant Opportunities: The act establishes competitive grant programs to facilitate research and to combat structural ageism while improving employment opportunities (Section 5; Section 6).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+7Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Women+4Good For Union Workers+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For White Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Racial Equity+3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Ted LieuDemocrat · California