A Democratic bill with 11 Democratic cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Elder Pride Act of 2026 proposes to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. It seeks to establish a Rural Outreach Grant Program focused on LGBTQI older individuals and other protected classes. The program provides grants to various eligible entities to support community outreach and sexual health services. These activities are intended to reduce isolation and improve access to care in rural areas. The bill also authorizes specific funding for these activities over the next two fiscal years.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill creates a dedicated grant program to support the specific needs and inclusion of LGBTQI individuals.
- Scored +7
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides specific outreach and health services tailored to the needs of older individuals in rural communities.
- Scored +7
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
The bill establishes a grant program to support community outreach, inclusive spaces, and nondiscrimination policies for LGBTQI older individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduction of Isolation and Improved Access to Care: The bill aims to reduce isolation and improve access to care for LGBTQI older individuals or those in a protected class residing in rural areas by building community relationships (Section 2, subsection (d)(2)).
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Improved Cultural Competency: Funding can be used to improve cultural competency among organizations and personnel that provide services to older individuals in rural areas (Section s, subsection (d)(4)).
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Inclusive Community Spaces: The program supports the expansion of nondiscrimination policies to create community spaces that are inclusive to LGBTQI older individuals and those in a protected class (Section 2, subsection (d)(5)(B)).
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Sexual Health Services: Grants can be used to focus on providing sexual health services to older individuals in rural areas, including those with HIV (Section 2, subsection (d)(6)).
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Community Partnerships: The program is designed to create lasting partnerships between older individuals in rural areas and the entities receiving the grants (Section 2, subsection (b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The bill creates a dedicated grant program to support the specific needs and inclusion of LGBTQI individuals. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides specific outreach and health services tailored to the needs of older individuals in rural communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill invests in community outreach and health services specifically within rural areas. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The focus on outreach and health services may benefit low-income individuals in rural areas who rely on public or nonprofit resources.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill establishes a grant program to support community outreach, inclusive spaces, and nondiscrimination policies for LGBTQI older individuals. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By improving access to social and health services, the bill may provide minor indirect support for vulnerable populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill funds programs designed to improve access to care for LGBTQI and other protected older individuals in rural areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill specifically targets rural areas to improve social service infrastructure and community connectivity.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/29/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/21/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Becca BalintDemocrat · Vermont
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Scott PetersDemocrat · California
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Ritchie TorresDemocrat · New York