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HR 5115119th CongressIn Committee
Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025
Introduced: Sep 3, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-New York)
Civil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025 amends Title 9 of the U.S. Code to prohibit the enforcement of predispute arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in cases involving age discrimination against individuals aged 40 and older. The legislation allows victims of age discrimination to pursue their claims in court rather than being forced into arbitration.
Key Points
- 1Prohibits enforcement of predispute arbitration agreements for age discrimination
- 2Applies to individuals aged 40 and older
- 3Covers all forms of age discrimination including disparate treatment and harassment
- 4Allows victims to elect court proceedings over arbitration
- 5Determines applicability under federal law
- 6Applies to federal, tribal, and state law claims
Impact Areas
Employment lawAge discriminationArbitration agreementsWorkers' rightsFederal courtsCivil rights
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