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S.3575: LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced Sept. 19, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 19, 2012
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Bill Summary
LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2012 - Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include LGBT individuals (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered individuals) within the purview of such Act, particularly their status as LGBT individuals among those with the greatest social need. Authorizes the Assistant Secretary of Aging to: (1) designate within the Administration on Aging a person with responsibility for addressing issues affecting LGBT older...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Sept. 19, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |