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MATURE Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 419
The MATURE Act aims to strengthen existing laws that prohibit age discrimination in employment by providing additional protections for older workers. It would require employers to provide training on age discrimination and to implement policies to prevent discrimination based on age.
Additionally, the bill would make it easier for older workers to file age discrimination claims by extending the time limit for filing such claims and by providing additional resources and support for individuals who believe they have been discriminated against. Overall, the MATURE Act seeks to ensure that older workers are treated fairly in the workplace and are not discriminated against based on their age. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to protect the rights of older workers and promote equality in the workforce.
Congressional Summary of S 419
Making Age-Verification Technology Uniform, Robust, and Effective Act or the MATURE Act
This bill requires social media platforms to verify that individuals who create an account on the platform are at least 16 years old. The verification process must require individuals to submit a copy of their government-issued identification. Social media platforms may not allow individuals under 16 to create an account.
Additionally, at least once every six months, the Federal Trade Commission must audit large social media platforms (i.e., platforms that average more than 1 million monthly users or have more than 1 million total accounts) to determine whether each platform is in compliance with the bill's requirements. The bill also provides the commission with enforcement authority.
