This bill would create a new office called the Older Workers’ Bureau within the Department of Labor. This office would focus entirely on the needs, safety, and financial security of employees who are 55 years old or older.
The Bureau would manage $10 million in annual grants for businesses and nonprofits. These funds are meant to help companies hire older staff, fight age discrimination, and make workplaces more welcoming for seniors.
Researchers at the Bureau would study why many older workers are struggling with poverty or being pushed out of their jobs. They will look for ways to improve job training, digital skills, and access to family leave for older Americans.
The plan aims to help the growing number of older adults in the workforce, which has jumped from 16% to 23% over the last 20 years. It specifically targets issues like low wages for women over 55 and the lack of flexible hours for those with health problems or caregiving duties.
If passed, the Department of Labor would have one year to get the new Bureau up and running, including appointing a Director to lead the research and grant programs.
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Feb 12, 2026House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Older Workers’ Bureau Act
Bill NumberHR 7524
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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