United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 3 R cosponsors

HR 3522 — Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill clarifies the standards of proof for age discrimination claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other related laws.

  • 29 U.S.C. 623

    "(g) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an unlawful practice is established under this chapter when the complaining party demonstrates that age or an activity protected by subsection (d) was a motivating factor for any practice, even though other factors also motivated the practice."

    Establishes that age can be a motivating factor in discrimination claims, even if other factors are also involved.

  • 29 U.S.C. 626

    The → (1) The

    Clarifies that the first point in subsection (b) is part of a numbered list.

  • 29 U.S.C. 626

    Amounts → (2) Amounts

    Clarifies a transition between different points within subsection (b).

  • 29 U.S.C. 626

    Before → (4) Before

    Clarifies that the fourth point in subsection (b) is part of a numbered list.

  • 29 U.S.C. 626

    "(3) On a claim in which an individual proves a violation under subsection (g) of section 623 of this title, and a respondent demonstrates that the respondent would have taken the same action in the absence of the impermissible motivating factor, the court--"

    Specifies the conditions under which courts may grant relief involving age discrimination claims.

  • 29 U.S.C. 626

    "(A) may grant declaratory relief, injunctive relief (except as provided in subparagraph (B)), and attorney's fees and costs demonstrated to be directly attributable only to the pursuit of a claim under subsection 4(g) of section 623 of this title; and"

    Outlines the types of relief courts can provide in certain age discrimination cases.

  • 29 U.S.C. 626

    "(B) shall not award damages or issue an order requiring any admission, reinstatement, hiring, promotion, or payment."

    Limits the remedies available when a court finds that age was a motivating factor in a discrimination case.

  • 29 U.S.C. 630

    "(m) The term 'demonstrates' means meets the burdens of production and persuasion."

    Defines 'demonstrates' in the context of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

  • 29 U.S.C. 633a

    "(h) The provisions of 623(g) and 626(b)(3) of this title shall apply to claims brought under the provisions of this section."

    Applies the new standards for proof and remedies to federal employee age discrimination claims.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 538 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (538)

538 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 3522?
HR 3522 is sponsored by Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Bonamici, Suzanne (Democratic), Adams, Alma S. (Democratic), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (Republican), Magaziner, Seth (Democratic), Hayes, Jahana (Democratic), McBath, Lucy (Democratic), and Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3522?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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