Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2025 · Introduced in House (2025-06-26)

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(h) The Assistant Secretary is authorized to designate within the Administration a person to have responsibility for addressing issues affecting LGBTQI older individuals. (i) (1) There is established in the Administration an Office of LGBTQI Inclusion (referred to in this subsection as the ). "Office"

(2) (A) The Office shall be headed by a Director of LGBTQI Inclusion (referred to in this subsection as the ) who shall be appointed by the Secretary. "Director" (B) The Office shall include an Assistant Director of LGBTQI Policy (referred to in this subsection as the ) who shall be appointed by the Director to assist the Director in carrying out this subsection, including by carrying out the activities under paragraph (4). "Assistant Director"

(3) The Director shall— (A) coordinate activities within the Department of Health and Human Services, and between other Federal departments and agencies, to assure a continuum of improved services for LGBTQI older individuals; (B) promote access to aging services and supports for LGBTQI older individuals; (C) collect and disseminate information related to the challenges experienced by LGBTQI older individuals; and (D) administer and evaluate grants that will expand access to aging services and supports for LGBTQI older individuals.

(4) The Assistant Director shall— (A) serve as the effective and visible advocate on behalf of LGBTQI older individuals— (i) within the Department of Health and Human Services and with other departments and agencies of the Federal Government regarding all Federal policies affecting such individuals; and (ii) in the States to promote the enhanced delivery of services and implementation of programs, under this Act and other Federal Acts, for the benefit of such individuals; (B) support, conduct, and arrange for research in the field of LGBTQI aging with a special emphasis on gathering statistics on LGBTQI older individuals; (C) collect and disseminate information related to challenges experienced by LGBTQI older individuals; and (D) recommend policies and priorities beneficial to LGBTQI older individuals and promote the implementation and adoption of culturally competent care and services for such individuals.

(5) Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act and every 5 years thereafter, the Director shall submit to Congress a report describing the activities carried out under this subsection during the preceding 5 years..

(j) (1) The Assistant Secretary shall, directly or by grant or contract, establish and operate the National Resource Center on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Aging (in this subsection referred to as the ). Center

(2) To address the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI older individuals, the Center shall provide national, State, and local organizations, including those with a primary mission of serving LGBTQI individuals and those with a primary mission of serving older individuals, with the information and technical assistance the organizations need to effectively serve LGBTQI older individuals.

(3) The Center shall have 3 primary objectives, consisting of— (A) educating aging services organizations about the existence and special needs of LGBTQI older individuals; (B) sensitizing LGBTQI organizations about the existence and special needs of older individuals; and (C) providing educational resources to LGBTQI older individuals and their caregivers.

(4) (A) To be eligible to receive funds under this subsection, an entity— (i) shall have demonstrated expertise in working with organizations or individuals on issues affecting LGBTQI individuals; (ii) shall have documented experience in providing training and technical assistance on a national basis or a formal relationship with an organization that has that experience; and (iii) shall meet such other criteria as the Assistant Secretary shall issue. (B) To be eligible to receive funds under this subsection, an entity shall submit an application to the Assistant Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may require.

(5) The Assistant Secretary shall make available to the Center on an annual basis such resources as are necessary for the Center to carry out effectively the functions of the Center under this Act and not less than the amount of resources made available to the National Resource Center on LGBTQI Aging, existing on the day before the date of enactment of the , for fiscal year 2026.

(6) The Assistant Secretary shall develop and issue operating standards and reporting requirements for the Center..

H.R. 4151

Table of contents

SEC. 1. Short title

SEC. 2. Definitions

(a) In general

H.R. 4151

Table of contents

SEC. 1. Short title

SEC. 2. Definitions

(a) In general

(b) Conforming amendment

SEC. 3. Administration on aging

(a) Establishment of administration; Office of the LGBTQI Inclusion

(b) Functions of Assistant Secretary

SEC. 4. Grants for State and community programs on aging

SEC. 5. Activities for health, independence, and longevity

SEC. 6. Data on discrimination