Bill > HR4151

This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide expanded protections and support for LGBTQI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex) older individuals. The legislation establishes a new Office of LGBTQI Inclusion within the Administration on Aging, led by a Director and Assistant Director who will coordinate services, collect data, and advocate for LGBTQI elder needs. The bill adds LGBTQI and HIV status to the Act's definitions of minority and social need, and requires the creation of a National Resource Center on LGBTQI Aging to provide education, technical assistance, and resources to organizations serving older individuals. Additionally, the bill mandates data collection on discrimination against LGBTQI elders in long-term care settings, expands grant eligibility to include organizations serving LGBTQI individuals, and requires studies to determine the specific services needed by LGBTQI older Americans. The legislation aims to address historical gaps in support and recognition for LGBTQI elders by ensuring they receive culturally competent care and have a dedicated advocacy framework within federal aging services.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4151/all-info