Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1979

119th Congress

Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kirsten Gillibrand

D - NY

Cosponsors

13

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Law

Summary

The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023 would prohibit companies from forcing older workers to resolve age discrimination disputes through private arbitration instead of the court system. This would give older workers more options to seek legal recourse if they believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025

The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023 would prohibit companies from forcing older workers to resolve age discrimination disputes through private arbitration instead of the court system. This would give older workers more options to seek legal recourse if

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The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023 would prohibit companies from forcing older workers to resolve age discrimination disputes through private arbitration instead of the court system. This would give older workers more options to seek legal recourse if they believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age.

Bill Number: 1979
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Law

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Title: Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1979
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023 would prohibit companies from forcing older workers to resolve age discrimination disputes through private arbitration instead of the court system. This would give older workers more options to seek legal recourse if they believe they have been treated unfa

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023 would prohibit companies from forcing older workers to resolve age discrimination disputes through private arbitration instead of the court system. This would give older workers more options to seek legal recourse if they believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Protecting Older Americans Act of 2023This bill prohibits a predispute arbitration agreement or predispute joint-action waiver from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a dispute involving age discrimination.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans companies from requiring older workers to use private arbitration for age discrimination disputes
Allows older workers to take age discrimination cases to court instead of private arbitration
Aims to protect the rights of older Americans in the workplace

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would benefit older workers across the United States who feel they have been subjected to age discrimination. It would give them the option to pursue legal action in court rather than being forced into private arbitration, which often favors employers. This could lead to more successful lawsuits and better outcomes for older workers who have been treated unfairly because of their age.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Law

Related Subjects

Age discrimination

Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration

Employment discrimination and employee rights

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1979, 119th Congress (2025). "Rare Earth Magnet Security Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1979

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