Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 19, 2025Labor and Employment
H.R. 5514
POJA Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 19, 2025)
Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2025 or the POJA Act of 2025
This bill prohibits employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age. It also requires the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to study and report on claims received from job applicants involving age discrimination.
What just happenedSep 19, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29](D-TX)Sponsor
23 cosponsors20 D3 R
23cosponsors1committees3actions
- Introduced in HouseSep 19, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Introduced in House
- Sep 19, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House