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US HR424
Resolution
Status
5/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Bonamici
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AI Summary
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Supports designating May 16, 2025 as "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day" to recognize LGBTQI+ older adults, a population projected to reach 7 million people over age 50 by 2030
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Encourages federal, state, and local governments, nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to observe the day with programs increasing public awareness of health disparities and challenges facing LGBTQI+ elders
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Calls on healthcare providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to LGBTQI+ older adults, who face higher rates of poverty, homelessness, and poor physical and mental health
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Urges federal and international funding organizations to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQI+ elders in bilateral and multilateral aid efforts
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Recognizes LGBTQI+ elders as pioneers of the civil rights movement, including the Stonewall Uprising and AIDS epidemic caregiving, while noting 60% of people living with HIV are now aged 50 or older
Legislative Description
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day".
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
5/17/2025