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S.2089: LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 7, 2017
- Latest Major Action Nov. 7, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 7, 2017
Bill Summary
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 responsibility for addressing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 7, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Nov. 7, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) |