Create a federal office to support and protect the rights of older workers in the labor market.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Older Workers’ Bureau Act?
The Older Workers Bureau Act is currently H.R. 7524 and has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since February 11, 2026. The committee members must take action to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Older Workers’ Bureau Act (H.R. 7524 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9190 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9190 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Donald Beyer (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.