H.R. 3793 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Ruthie and Connie LGBT Elder Americans Act of 2015
H.R. 3793 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Oct 21, 2015, sponsored by Patrick Murphy with 25 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 21, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Ruthie and Connie 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick Murphy (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 21, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (Mar 23, 2016)
More bills from Patrick Murphy in the 114th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 114th Congress
- S. 1698: Treatment of Certain Payments in Eugenics Compensation Act
- H.R. 711: Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2015
- H.R. 973: Social Security Fairness Act of 2015
- H.R. 1779: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015
- H.R. 3516: Social Security Beneficiary 2nd Amendment Rights Protection Act
- H.R. 3761: Seniors Deserve A Raise Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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