Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 3811, the Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025, would create a federal task force within the Department of Justice to address rising elder abuse targeting LGBTQI+ individuals. The ELDER Task Force (Elder LGBTQI+ Defense and Enhance Resources) would be formed within 90 days of enactment and composed of members drawn from the DOJ’s Elder Justice Initiative and the Division of Civil Rights. Its duties include studying the prevalence of LGBTQI+ elder abuse, developing national and local best practices for law enforcement, creating and distributing educational materials, and coordinating responses across local, state, and federal agencies. A progress report on these efforts would be due to Congress within one year. The bill defines LGBTQI+ individuals and expands elder abuse to include physical, sexual, emotional/psychological, neglect, and financial abuse affecting people aged 60 or older. Potential impact includes establishing a centralized federal effort to standardize responses to LGBTQI+ elder abuse, improve prevention and reporting, and enhance coordination across agencies. It also signals a federal emphasis on protecting a potentially vulnerable population at the intersection of age and minority status. The bill does not specify funding or explicit civil rights enforcement measures beyond DOJ-led activities, and its reliance on internal DOJ components for membership may limit broader stakeholder input.