HR 2037 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

Middle-Aged and Older Workers Employment Act

Introduced 1973-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Middle-Aged and Older Workers Employment Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to establish programs which will afford the middle-aged and older worker real opportunities for employment, eliminate discriminatory practices which deny work to qualified persons because of their age and offer job and skill training. Authorizes an appropriation of $140,000,000 for fiscal year 1973 and $210,000,000 for fiscal year 1974 for the purpose of carrying out this Act. Calls for an equitable distribution of these funds among the States and between urban and rural areas. Designates the Secretary of labor to administer this Act and authorizes him to employ experts and consultants, appoint advisory committees, utilize the services of other Federal agencies, and to enter into grants and contracts with institutions to carry out the provisions of this Act. Title II: Midcareer Development Service Program - Establishes a comprehensive midcareer development service program, to be administered by the Manpower Administration in the Department of Labor, to assist middle-aged and older workers in becoming employed by providing training, counseling, and special supportive…

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