H.R. 5531 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Supporting Older Workers Act
H.R. 5531 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Oct 8, 2021, sponsored by Marie Newman with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 8, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Labor and Employment
What it does
Supporting Older Workers Act This bill allows states to use allocated Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds for statewide training activities to support older workers. Specifically, the bill authorizes training activities that coordinate with existing programs for older workers, support the development of activities that enhance the skills of older individuals, or enhance economic choices available to older ind…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Marie Newman (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 8, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Oct 8, 2021)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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