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- H.R.4222
H.R.4222: Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 2, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 2, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Nov. 2, 2017
Bill Summary
Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2017 This bill amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include the specific needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals among the "greatest social needs" served under that Act. An LGBT individual shall be considered a "minority" for purposes of services provided under the Act. The bill authorizes the Administration of Aging to designate within it a person with...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 2, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Nov. 2, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) |