Elder Pride Act of 2026

Suzanne Bonamici

Democrat · OR · Representative

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• Becca Balint (D-VT)Original· 2026-05-21
• Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL-9)Original· 2026-05-21
• Mark Pocan (D-WI-2)Original· 2026-05-21
• Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15)Original· 2026-05-21
• Scott H. Peters (D-CA-50)Original· 2026-05-21
• Sean Casten (D-IL-6)Original· 2026-05-21
• Sharice Davids (D-KS-3)Original· 2026-05-21
• Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5)· 2026-05-29
• Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)· 2026-05-29
• Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7)· 2026-05-29

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-05-21

Source: Congress.gov

The proposal would create a new grant program to help rural communities provide services and support specifically for LGBTQI older adults, addressing gaps in care and social services in areas where such resources are often limited. The grants would fund organizations working to improve health care access, social engagement, and quality of life for LGBTQI seniors living in rural regions. This affects rural older adults, community organizations, and health care providers serving aging populations in less populated areas.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8952 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8952 To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a LGBTQI rural outreach grant program, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2026 Ms. Bonamici (for herself, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Casten, Mr. Peters, Ms. Balint, and Mr. Torres of New York) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a LGBTQI rural outreach grant program, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Elder Pride Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. RURAL OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM. Part A of title IV of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3031 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``SEC. 423. RURAL OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM. ``(a) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means an entity that submits an application to the Assistant Secretary in accordance with subsection (c) and is-- ``(A) a State; ``(B) an Indian Tribe or Tribal organization; or ``(C) an agency, nonprofit organization, or institution that-- ``(i) focuses on serving the needs of older individuals, LGBTQI individuals, older LGBTQI individuals, or individuals of another protected class; or ``(ii) focuses on providing sexual health services to all older individuals, including services for individuals with HIV; and ``(D) may include an area agency on aging for a rural area or a multipurpose senior center. ``(2) LGBTQI.--The term `LGBTQI', used with respect to an individual, means a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex individual. ``(3) Protected class.--The term `protected class' means a group of individuals sharing a common characteristic or identity who are legally protected against discrimination. ``(4) Rural area.--The term `rural area' means an area that is not designated by the United States Census Bureau as an urbanized area or urban cluster. ``(b) Authority for Grants.--The Assistant Secretary may make grants to eligible entities to carry out activities described in subsection (d) that are designed-- ``(1) to create a cooperative and lasting partnership between LGBTQI older individuals, or older individuals of a protected class, residing in rural areas and the eligible entity receiving the grant; ``(2) to meet the needs of the individuals described in paragraph (1); and ``(3) to provide comprehensive sexual health services to all older individuals residing in rural areas. ``(c) Applications.-- ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Assistant Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). ``(2) Contents.--An application for a grant under this section shall contain-- ``(A) a description of the proposed activities to be supported by the grant; ``(B) a description of the size and characteristics of the population in a rural area to be served by such proposed activities; ``(C) a description of the public and private resources expected to be made available in connection with such activities; ``(D) a demonstrated intent to partner with local organizations in rural areas in carrying out such activities; ``(E) evidence in a form acceptable to the Assistant Secretary that such activities will meet urgent needs that are not met by available public and private sources; and ``(F) such other information or…

certifications that the Assistant Secretary determines necessary to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b). ``(d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity may use funds made available by a grant under this section to carry out activities that include initiatives that-- ``(1) engage in education and training relating to community outreach to LGBTQI older individuals, or older individuals of a protected class, residing in rural areas; ``(2) reduce isolation and improve access to care for LGBTQI older individuals, or older individuals of a protected class, residing in rural areas by building relationships between such individuals and the local community; ``(3) foster relationships between local service providers and LGBTQI older individuals, or older individuals of a protected class, residing in rural areas; ``(4) improve cultural competency with respect to LGBTQI individuals, and older individuals of a protected class, among organizations and personnel providing services to older individuals residing in rural areas; ``(5) expand the use of nondiscrimination policies that-- ``(A) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics (including intersex traits); and ``(B) create community spaces that are inclusive to LGBTQI older individuals and older individuals of a protected class; and ``(6) focus on providing sexual health services to older individuals residing in rural areas, including services for individuals with HIV. ``(e) Supplement Not Supplant.--As a condition of receiving funds under this section, an eligible entity shall use such funds received under this section only to supplement the level of state or local funds that would, in the absence of the receipt of funds under this section, be made available for related LGBTQI services. ``(f) Standards and Guidelines.--The Assistant Secretary shall establish standards and guidelines for activities supported by grants under this section. Such standards and guidelines shall permit an eligible entity receiving such grant to refine or adapt the standards and guidelines for an individual project if the refinement or adaptation is made necessary by a local circumstance. ``(g) Coordination With Local Entities.-- ``(1) Cooperation.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall, in carrying out activities supported by the grant, agree to cooperate and coordinate with-- ``(A) the agencies of the relevant State and local governments responsible for providing services to LGBTQI older individuals, or older individuals of a protected class, in the area served by such activities; and ``(B) other public and private organizations and agencies providing services to LGBTQI older individuals, or older individuals of a protected class, in such area. ``(2) Prioritization.--An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall prioritize cooperating and coordinating with public and private organizations and agencies that primarily serve populations of older individuals with the greatest social need. ``(h) Reports.--Not later than 1 year after the effective date of this section, and annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary shall submit to the Congress and make available to the public a report describing the activities carried out under this section during the then preceding 2-year period. ``(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is to be authorized for rural outreach grant activities under section 423, $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.''. <all>

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