Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8952

Elder Pride Act of 2026

Rural Seniors: LGBTQI Outreach Grants

May 21·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Next up: A house committee

The Elder Pride Act of 2026 is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce where it was sent on May 20, 2026. The bill is not moving forward at this time because it must receive a vote from the committee to advance. Most bills do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill faces a difficult path because it focuses on social issues that often divide the parties and it has not yet moved past the first stage of the lawmaking process.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 8423 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8423 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill creates a new grant program to help LGBTQI seniors living in rural parts of the country. It would provide $5 million each year in 2027 and 2028 to fund outreach and support services.
Local groups, state governments, and Tribal organizations could use the money to train staff on how to better serve LGBTQI older adults. The goal is to make sure these seniors feel welcome and safe when they seek help.
The program focuses on reducing loneliness and making it easier for rural seniors to get healthcare. This includes providing sexual health services and support for people living with HIV.
Organizations getting the grants would be required to set up rules that prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. They would also work to create inclusive community spaces for all seniors.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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May 21, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

May 21, 2026

Introduced in House

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

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Elder Pride Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8952

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Data Sources

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