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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.
2/7/2024, 11:38 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 407
Bill 118 HRES 407, also known as the National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day resolution, aims to recognize and support the goals and ideals of a day dedicated to honoring the contributions and struggles of LGBT elders in the United States. The resolution highlights the importance of acknowledging the unique challenges faced by LGBT individuals as they age, including discrimination, social isolation, and lack of access to culturally competent healthcare.
The resolution calls for increased awareness and education about the experiences of LGBT elders, as well as the need for policies and programs that address their specific needs. It also emphasizes the importance of preserving the history and stories of LGBT elders, many of whom have played significant roles in the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality.
By designating a National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, the resolution seeks to promote respect, dignity, and inclusion for LGBT elders, while also celebrating their resilience and contributions to society. It encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to participate in activities and events that honor and support LGBT elders, and to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all older adults, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The resolution calls for increased awareness and education about the experiences of LGBT elders, as well as the need for policies and programs that address their specific needs. It also emphasizes the importance of preserving the history and stories of LGBT elders, many of whom have played significant roles in the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality.
By designating a National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, the resolution seeks to promote respect, dignity, and inclusion for LGBT elders, while also celebrating their resilience and contributions to society. It encourages individuals, organizations, and communities to participate in activities and events that honor and support LGBT elders, and to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all older adults, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Congressional Summary of HRES 407
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day to increase awareness of health disparities and other challenges facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 407
Bill HRES 407 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill HRES 407 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 16, 2023. Bill HRES 407's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of May 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 407
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
40Democrat Cosponsors
40Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 407
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Aging
- Health care quality
- Health personnel
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 407
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 407
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