This bill establishes a new Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor to address employment challenges facing workers age 55 and older. The Bureau would be led by a director appointed by the President and would conduct research, develop policies, provide outreach, and administer grant programs focused on improving employment opportunities and working conditions for older workers. The legislation specifically targets issues including age discrimination, low wages, lack of job security, and barriers to employment for vulnerable older workers, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The bill authorizes ten million dollars annually for research grants and competitive grants to employers, nonprofits, and labor organizations working to combat age discrimination and improve workplace conditions for older workers. The Bureau is required to be fully operational within one year of enactment and must submit annual reports to the Secretary of Labor documenting its activities and recommendations.
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