Elder Pride Act of 2026

This bill would amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a grant program for outreach to older LGBTQI people and older people of other legally protected groups who live in rural areas. States, Tribes, and certain agencies, nonprofits, and institutions could apply for grants to fund training, community outreach, efforts to reduce isolation, nondiscrimination policies, and sexual health services, including HIV services, for older rural residents. Grant money would have to add to, not replace, existing state or local funding, and grant recipients would have to coordinate with local agencies and organizations. The bill would authorize $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 and would require annual public reports to Congress.

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Sponsors

• Suzanne Bonamici Democrat sponsor
• 11 cosponsors