# 119-hr-8952: Elder Pride Act of 2026

119-hr-8952, Elder Pride Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-11).

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- As of: 2026-10-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8952
- Congress: 119
- Title: Elder Pride Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 11
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-11

## Summary

**This bill would create a Rural Outreach Grant Program to expand targeted support for LGBTQI and other protected-class older adults in rural areas.** It focuses on building local partnerships, improving cultural competency, and funding comprehensive sexual health services, including care for people with HIV. - LGBTQI and protected-class older adults in rural areas would get funded outreach to reduce isolation and improve access to sexual health services and community supports. - States, Tribal organizations, area agencies on aging, nonprofits, and senior centers could apply for grants to train staff, adopt nondiscrimination policies, and create inclusive local spaces. - Grantees must coordinate with state and local agencies, follow program standards, and the Assistant Secretary must publish biennial reports to Congress on activities. *Authorizes $5.0 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for the grant program, increasing federal outlays by that amount.*

## Cosponsors (11)

- Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3] (D-KS), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50] (D-CA), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2026-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants for rural LGBTQI seniors: benefit, low. This bill would create a Rural Outreach Grant Program under the Older Americans Act. It would authorize $5 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Grants would go to states, tribes, area agencies on aging, nonprofits, and senior centers. Grants would fund outreach, reduce isolation, improve…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-8952 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8952)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8952 (as of 2026-10-11).