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Search Results: keywords:"age discrimination"

S. 1979 — To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving age discrimination.
May 16, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:817
S. 1979 is a bill that aims to change title 9 of the United States Code to address arbitration in cases of age discrimination. Specifically, it proposes that any agreements requiring arbitration before a dispute arises will not be valid if someone files a claim related to age...
Simple Explanation
S. 1979 is a bill that says if someone has a problem at work because of their age, they don't have to settle it secretly with an agreement before going to court; instead, a real judge will decide if they should go to court or settle secretly.
H. R. 10158 — To extend the break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements, and other purposes.
November 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,141
H.R. 10158 proposes changes to the federal retirement system for firefighters. It aims to allow breaks in service while still counting previous service towards retirement, under specific conditions. The bill offers a chance for firefighters who had breaks in service since...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10158 is a bill that helps firefighters have a chance to count all the years they worked towards their retirement, even if they took a break from working, as long as they pay back some money for those break times.
H. R. 9190 — To establish in the Department of Labor an Older Workers’ Bureau, to establish a data hub and a technical assistance center at the Department of Labor related to employment of older workers and the effect of older employment on retirement security, to establish grant programs related to the employment of older workers, and for other purposes.
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July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,221
The bill titled "Older Workers’ Bureau Act," introduced as H. R. 9190, aims to establish an Older Workers' Bureau within the Department of Labor to support workers aged 55 and older. It seeks to improve their employment conditions, promote research and policy development, and...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9190 is a bill that wants to make a special team called the "Older Workers' Bureau" to help people who are 55 years or older find good jobs and stop age bias, and they plan to spend $10 million a year to do this, but they didn't say when they'll stop spending.
H. R. 9422 — To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to add a new State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases.
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August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,030
H.R. 9422, known as the "Recovery Act," proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to certain individuals in mental health institutions. Beginning in 2025, states can apply for a plan amendment to offer this support specifically for those with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9422 is a bill that wants to help states pay for special doctor visits and care in hospitals for people who need help with mental health and substance use issues. It also wants to give states more money to get everything ready, but it needs to make sure everyone plays fair and uses the money wisely.
H. R. 7115 — To permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:257
H. R. 7115 allows individuals who are 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. This change is made by amending the existing law in the District of Columbia Official Code to give seniors the choice to be excused...
Simple Explanation
If someone is 70 years old or older and gets asked to be on a jury (a group that helps make a decision in a court case) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, they can choose not to do it if they don't want to. This new rule changes the law to let older people decide if they want to skip being on a jury.

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