Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 14, 2019)
Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2019
This bill addresses matters related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals in certain federal programs serving older Americans. It includes an individual's LGBT status within the scope of the greatest social needs served by such programs. In addition, an LGBT individual shall be considered a minority for purposes of such programs and services for older adults.
Among other activities, the Administration on Aging must (1) establish the National Resource Center on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging to provide eligible organizations with information and technical assistance to effectively serve older LGBT individuals; and (2) collect data and report on the extent and effectiveness of services provided to older LGBT individuals. The administration may designate within it a person with responsibility for addressing issues affecting LGBT older individuals.
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman of each state must collect and analyze data related to discrimination against LGBT older individuals in long-term care settings.
What just happenedMar 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 14, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Mar 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 14, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House