Bill · H.R. 4151· House(119-HR-4151)
Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 31 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. This legislation aims to provide equal treatment for LGBTQI older individuals by updating legal definitions to include LGBTQI status and HIV status. It establishes an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion within the Administration on Aging, headed by a Director and an Assistant Director. The bill also creates a National Resource Center on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Aging. Additionally, it mandates the collection of data regarding discrimination against these individuals in long-term care settings.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+9
The bill provides significant institutional support and protections for the LGBTQI community.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically targets the needs and protections of LGBTQI older individuals.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+8
The bill explicitly establishes protections, inclusion offices, and resource centers for LGBTQI individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Support and Services: The creation of an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion is intended to coordinate improved services and promote access to aging supports for LGBTQI older individuals (Section 3).
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Enhanced Advocacy: The Assistant Director is tasked with serving as a visible advocate for LGBTQI older individuals within the Federal Government and across various States (Section 3).
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Educational Resources and Training: The National Resource Center is designed to educate aging services organizations about the special needs of LGBTQI individuals and provide educational resources to caregivers (Section 3).
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Increased Research and Data Collection: The bill mandates the collection of information regarding the challenges faced by LGBTQI older individuals and the conduct of studies to determine necessary services (Section 3).
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Addressing Discrimination: The act requires the collection and analysis of data relating to discrimination against LGBTQI older individuals in long-term care settings, such as admissions, transfers, or discharges (Section 6).
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Expanded Grant Eligibility: Organizations that serve LGBTQI individuals may be eligible to receive funds under certain subsections (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+9Good For Seniors+8Good For Retirees+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- 12/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 28 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Mark DeSaulnierDemocrat · California
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Lois FrankelDemocrat · Florida
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Jahana HayesDemocrat · Connecticut
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
George LatimerDemocrat · New York
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Mary Gay ScanlonDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York