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119-hr-3811119th Congress

Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a federal task force to address elder abuse of LGBTQI+ people. This bill would establish the ELDER (Elder LGBTQI+ Defense and Enhance Resources) Task Force inside the Department of Justice to study abuse trends, develop and distribute prevention and response materials, set best practices for law enforcement, and coordinate local, State, and Federal responses.

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  • LGBTQI+ older adults: A federal study and new educational materials would aim to improve detection, prevention, and support for people aged 60 or older who face physical, sexual, emotional, neglect, or financial abuse.
  • State and local law enforcement: Agencies would receive best-practice guidance and coordinated support to investigate and respond to elder abuse of LGBTQI+ individuals.
  • Department of Justice and oversight: The DOJ would create the Task Force within 90 days and must submit a progress report to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees within one year.

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Clearer elder abuse rules for LGBTQI+ seniors

The bill would set clear federal definitions for who counts as an LGBTQI+ individual. It would define elder abuse for people age 60 or older. Abuse would include physical, sexual, emotional, neglect of basic needs, and financial abuse. Examples include hitting, unwanted sexual contact or harassment, threats or isolation, lack of food or medical care, and misuse of money or property. If enacted, these definitions would guide reporting and response nationwide.

DOJ task force on LGBTQI+ elder abuse

The bill would require the Justice Department to create an ELDER Task Force within 90 days of enactment. Members would come from the Elder Justice Initiative and the Civil Rights Division. It would study abuse of LGBTQI+ elders, set national best practices, and help state and local police respond. It would develop and share education materials. A progress report to Congress would be due within one year.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/6/2025

  • Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

  • Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2025

  • Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/10/2025

  • Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/11/2025

  • Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]

    MO • D

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 8/8/2025

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 8/8/2025

  • Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 9/2/2025

  • Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 1/7/2026

  • Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 1/14/2026

  • Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/2/2026

  • Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/4/2026

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 6/3/2026

  • Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/9/2026

  • Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/10/2026

  • Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 7/2/2026

Roll Call Votes

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