What does Preamble of Elder Pride Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965. It proposes to establish an LGBTQI rural outreach grant program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Elder Pride Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Elder Pride Act of 2026.

What does RURAL OUTREACH GRANT PROGRAM. of Elder Pride Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes the Rural Outreach Grant Program under Part A of title IV of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Eligible entities for grants include States, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, and agencies or nonprofits focused on serving older individuals, LGBTQI individuals, or individuals of another protected class. Grants are intended to create partnerships between LGBTQI older individuals or older individuals of a protected class in rural areas and eligible entities. Funds can be used for activities such as education and training, reducing isolation, fostering relationships between service providers and LGBTQI older individuals, and improving cultural competency. Grant recipients must supplement, not supplant, existing state or local funding for LGBTQI services. The Assistant Secretary will establish standards and guidelines for grant activities, allowing for local adaptation. Grant recipients are required to cooperate and coordinate with state and local agencies and other organizations serving LGBTQI older individuals. The Assistant Secretary must submit reports to Congress and the public describing activities carried out under this section. The section authorizes $5,000,000 for rural outreach grant activities for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028.

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Elder Pride Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/21/2026 · Introduced: 5/21/2026

Author: Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

The Elder Pride Act of 2026 amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a Rural Outreach Grant Program.
This program provides grants to states, tribes, and organizations to support services for LGBTQI and other protected class older individuals in rural areas.
The bill authorizes $5,000,000 annually for two years to fund activities like education, isolation reduction, and cultural competency training.

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