Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025

# Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2025 (HR 3522) ## What the Bill Would Do This bill would strengthen federal protections against age discrimination in the workplace. Specifically, it would amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which currently protects workers age 40 and older. The bill aims to make it easier for older workers to prove discrimination cases and would likely expand remedies available to those who experience age-based discrimination in hiring, promotion, pay, or termination decisions. ## Who It Affects and Key Provisions The legislation primarily affects workers age 40 and above, employers (particularly larger companies), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which enforces age discrimination laws. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in available summaries, similar proposals typically include measures such as reversing the burden of proof in certain cases, increasing penalties for violations, or clarifying what constitutes illegal age discrimination. ## Current Status As of now, HR 3522 remains in committee and has not been brought to a vote.

The bill was introduced by Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, a Democrat from Virginia. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass out of committee, receive approval from the full House, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.