Bill · S. 4625· Senate(119-S-4625)
Elder Pride Act
- Introduced
- 5/21/2026
- Last activity
- 5/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Elder Pride Act aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It establishes an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion within the Administration to improve services for LGBTQI older individuals. This office will be led by a Director and an Assistant Director to coordinate services and advocate for policy needs. The bill also creates a Rural Outreach Grant Program to support specific community needs in rural areas. This program focuses on providing sexual health services and building community relationships for older individuals. The legislation includes specific definitions for terms like LGBTQI and HIV to update existing laws.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
The bill creates a dedicated federal office and grant program to support the specific needs and inclusion of LGBTQI individuals.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+7
The bill establishes an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion to advocate for and improve services for LGBTQI individuals.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill enhances services, outreach, and cultural competency for older individuals, specifically those in the LGBTQI community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Service Coordination: The establishment of the Office of LGBTQI Inclusion aims to ensure a continuum of improved services and promote access to aging services and supports for LGBTQI older individuals (Section 3).
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Advocacy and Research: The Assistant Director is tasked with serving as a visible advocate and supporting research to gather statistics and identify challenges faced by LGBTQI older individuals (Section 3).
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Enhanced Rural Support: The Rural Outreach Grant Program provides funds for activities designed to reduce isolation, improve access to care, and foster relationships between LGBTQI older individuals and their local communities in rural areas (Section 4).
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Increased Cultural Competency: Grant funds can be used to improve cultural competency among organizations and personnel providing services to older individuals in rural areas (Section 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 of a protected class (Section 4).
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Expanded Health Services: The grant program can fund initiatives focused on providing sexual health services to older individuals in rural areas, including those living with HIV (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific 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+6Good For Rural Residents+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 6/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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