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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 4151

Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025

LGBTQI Seniors: Equal Access to Aging Services

10 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. The bill is actively moving through the system, but no further actions have been scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

The bill currently lacks any Republican cosponsors and focuses on social issues that typically face strong opposition from the current House majority.

Key Points

  • The bill officially adds LGBTQI and HIV status to the list of groups with the greatest social need under the Older Americans Act. This change helps ensure these seniors get priority for certain federal aging services and support programs.
  • It creates a new Office of LGBTQI Inclusion within the federal Administration on Aging. This office would be led by a Director who coordinates services, promotes access, and researches the specific challenges faced by LGBTQI older adults.
  • The government would be required to collect data on discrimination against LGBTQI seniors in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. This includes tracking unfair treatment in admissions, discharges, or the quality of care provided.
  • A permanent National Resource Center on LGBTQI Aging would be established to provide technical assistance and training. The center would help local organizations better understand and serve the unique needs of this population and their caregivers.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jun 26, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Jun 26, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Related Bills

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 4151
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(31)
D: 31

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