Bill · H.R. 8952· House(119-HR-8952)
Elder Pride Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Elder Pride Act of 2026 proposes to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It seeks to establish a Rural Outreach Grant Program focused on LGBTQI older individuals and other protected classes. The program provides grants to various eligible entities to support community outreach and sexual health services. These activities are intended to reduce isolation and improve access to care in rural areas. The bill also authorizes specific funding for these activities over the next two fiscal years.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
The bill creates a dedicated grant program to support the specific needs and inclusion of LGBTQI individuals.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill provides specific outreach and health services tailored to the needs of older individuals in rural communities.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+7
The bill establishes a grant program to support community outreach, inclusive spaces, and nondiscrimination policies for LGBTQI older individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of Isolation and Improved Access to Care: The bill aims to reduce isolation and improve access to care for LGBTQI older individuals or those in a protected class residing in rural areas by building community relationships (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)).
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Improved Cultural Competency: Funding can be used to improve cultural competency among organizations and personnel that provide services to older individuals in rural areas (Section s, subsection (d)(4)).
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Inclusive Community Spaces: The program supports the expansion of nondiscrimination policies to create community spaces that are inclusive to LGBTQI older individuals and those in a protected class (Section 2, subsection (d)(5)(B)).
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Sexual Health Services: Grants can be used to focus on providing sexual health services to older individuals in rural areas, including those with HIV (Section 2, subsection (d)(6)).
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Community Partnerships: The program is designed to create lasting partnerships between older individuals in rural areas and the entities receiving the grants (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within 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+8Good For Seniors+7Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+7Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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