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HRES 424

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day".

119th Congress Introduced by Suzanne Bonamici and 6 co-sponsors

HRES 424 expresses support for National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day and encourages governments and providers to address health disparities and human rights for LGBTQI+ older adults.

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Bill Summary · HRES 424

Summary of HRES 424: Supporting the goals and ideals of “National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day”

Overview

HRES 424 is a House of Representatives resolution introduced on May 17, 2025 and currently referred to committees. The resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day and encourages various levels of government, organizations, and providers to observe and advance issues related to LGBTQI+ older adults. It is a non-binding, ceremonial measure.

Key Provisions

The introduced text sets forth four main directives:

1) Support for the Day
- The House expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.

2) Observance and Public Education
- Encourages the federal government, states, localities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to observe the day with appropriate programs and activities.
- Aims to increase public knowledge of health disparities and unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ older adults.

3) Health Care Competency
- Encourages health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to LGBTQI+ elders.

4) Health, Human Rights, and International/Foreign Aid Focus
- Encourages the federal government, states, international funding organizations, and U.S. bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBTQI+ elders.

Affected Parties

  • LGBTQI+ older adults and their families, caregivers, and advocates.
  • Health care providers and health systems seeking to improve culturally competent care.
  • Federal, state, and local government agencies; nonprofit and educational organizations; and international funding and aid organizations involved in health, human rights, and elder care.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 17, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, with consideration to be determined by the Speaker.
  • Status: Submitted in the House (as of introduction date).

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici.
  • Cosponsors: Jared Moskowitz, Scott H. Peters, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Josh Gottheimer, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Mark Takano.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • This is a non-binding resolution that signals support and encourages actions rather than creating legal obligations or new programs.
  • If enacted, it could influence agency and organizational planning around LGBTQI+ elder health, awareness campaigns, and training in cultural competency.
  • May inform future policy discussions or legislation related to health disparities, elder care, and LGBTQI+ rights, particularly as they affect older populations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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