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S.1765: LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2015
About This Bill
- Introduced July 14, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 14, 2015
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Bill Summary
LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2015 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 Administration of Aging to: (1) designate within it a person with responsibility for addressing issues affecting LGBT older individuals; (2) conduct...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 14, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 14, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |