Older Workers’ Bureau Act

Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer (Democratic-VA)February 12, 2026

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Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Creates a new federal bureau to support older workers and fight age discrimination.

This bill would create a new Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor. This bureau would research issues facing workers aged 55 and older, develop policies, and offer grants to combat ageism and improve job opportunities. It aims to help millions of older Americans find and keep good jobs.

What Would Change

Today, there is no dedicated Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor. This bill would create such a bureau, along with a Director position and staff, to specifically focus on the employment and welfare of workers aged 55 and older. It would also establish new federal grant programs for research and for combating structural ageism, backed by $10 million in funding each year after 2027, which do not currently exist.

Key Provisions

Creates a new Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor to focus on issues affecting workers aged 55 and older.
Requires the new bureau to research topics like age discrimination, job security, retirement readiness, and access to job training for older workers.
Funds competitive grants for organizations to improve job opportunities for older workers and fight age discrimination in the workplace.
Sets aside $10 million for each government budget year (October to September) after 2027 to pay for these research and anti-ageism grant programs.
Requires the President to appoint a Director to lead the Older Workers' Bureau within one year of the bill becoming law.

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Older Workers’ Bureau Act

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