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Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced
Summary
LGBTQI inclusion in aging services is the bill's main goal. It would amend the Older Americans Act to add explicit LGBTQI and HIV protections and to improve programs, data, and federal coordination for older LGBTQI people.
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- Older LGBTQI individuals would gain explicit definitions and expanded minority protections in the law and required data collection on discrimination in long-term care settings.
- Caregivers and community organizations would get a National Resource Center that provides training, technical assistance, and resources, funded at no less than current National Resource Center levels for FY2026.
- Service providers would see expanded eligibility for State and Community Programs on Aging grants to include organizations that serve LGBTQI individuals, opening new funding pathways.
- Federal oversight would include a new Office of LGBTQI Inclusion in the Administration on Aging with a Director and Assistant Director to coordinate policy, administer grants, support research, and report to Congress every five years.
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National resource center for LGBTQI aging
If enacted, HHS would set up a National Resource Center on LGBTQI Aging. It could run by grant, contract, or direct operation. The center would train aging services, guide LGBTQI groups on older adults’ needs, and give resources to LGBTQI older people and caregivers. Each year, the Assistant Secretary would fund it, at least at the level the prior center had for 2026. HHS would set standards and reporting rules for the center.
New office and data on LGBTQI seniors
If enacted, the Administration on Aging would create an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion. The office would coordinate services, run and review grants, and promote access for LGBTQI older adults. It would study services needed and track discrimination in long-term care, and include those findings in required reports. Reports would also show how many people are LGBTQI. The Director would report to Congress every five years.
Broader protections and culturally responsive senior care
If enacted, the Older Americans Act would add LGBTQI status and HIV status to its definitions and protected groups. LGBTQI people would count within the law’s meaning of “minority.” The bill would also make culturally responsive services a national priority, with needs assessments, training, technical help, and research across in-home and long-term care. These changes would guide how aging programs plan and deliver services.
LGBTQI groups eligible for aging grants
If enacted, groups that serve LGBTQI people would be eligible for State and Community Programs on Aging grants. This could bring more local help, like meals, caregiving support, and outreach, to LGBTQI older adults. It would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
OR • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
VT • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23]
FL • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12]
PA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
PA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
NV • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]
KS • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
OR • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
MA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
IL • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
WI • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
IN • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
MI • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
FL • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
GA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
CT • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/26/2025
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
Sponsored 7/14/2025
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]
NY • D
Sponsored 12/9/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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