A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Older LGBT Policy and a rural outreach grant program carried out by such Office, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressS-3555| Senate
| Updated: 10/5/2018
Robert P. Casey
Democratic Senator
Pennsylvania
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Elder Pride Act of 2018 This bill establishes the Office of Older LGBT Policy and a related rural outreach grant program. The office shall coordinate research and services for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. The office shall oversee a program, and may award grants, for addressing the needs of older LGBT individuals in rural areas. Some of the approved activities for the grant program include education and outreach, reducing isolation and improving access to care, and expanding the use of non-discrimination policies. The office shall be a part of the Administration on Aging.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Social Welfare
Adult education and literacyMental health
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of Older LGBT Policy and a rural outreach grant program carried out by such Office, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressS-3555| Senate
| Updated: 10/5/2018
Elder Pride Act of 2018 This bill establishes the Office of Older LGBT Policy and a related rural outreach grant program. The office shall coordinate research and services for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. The office shall oversee a program, and may award grants, for addressing the needs of older LGBT individuals in rural areas. Some of the approved activities for the grant program include education and outreach, reducing isolation and improving access to care, and expanding the use of non-discrimination policies. The office shall be a part of the Administration on Aging.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Robert P. Casey
Democratic Senator
Pennsylvania
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Social Welfare
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Adult education and literacyMental health