Bill · H.Res. 424· House(119-HRES-424)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day".
- Introduced
- 5/17/2025
- Last activity
- 5/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day." It aims to recognize the contributions and resilience of LGBTQI+ older people who have served as pioneers and caregivers. The resolution highlights specific challenges these individuals face, such as poverty, homelessness, and health disparities. It proposes that May 16, 2025, be a day of celebration. Additionally, the resolution encourages various entities to observe this day to increase public knowledge.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+6
The resolution celebrates LGBTQI+ elders and promotes their rights and health needs.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The resolution advocates for recognition and improved healthcare for LGBTQI+ older adults.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+5
The resolution explicitly supports the health and human rights of LGBTQI+ elders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: By encouraging the Federal Government, States, localities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to observe the day, the resolution aims to increase public knowledge regarding the unique challenges and health disparities of LGBTQI+ older adults (Section 2).
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Improved Medical Care: The resolution encourages health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care specifically to LGBTQI+ elders (Section 3).
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Prioritization of Health and Rights: It encourages the Federal Government, States, international funding organizations, and United States aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQI+ elders (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned 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+6Good For Seniors+5Good For Retirees+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+5
- 5/29/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California