The Elder Pride Protection Act of 2025 directs the U.S. Attorney General to establish a task force within 90 days to specifically address elder abuse against LGBTQI+ individuals, who the bill recognizes as facing rising rates of mistreatment. The task force, called ELDER (Elder LGBTQI+ Defense and Enhance Resources), will study the problem, develop best practices for law enforcement at all levels, create educational materials about prevention and response, and coordinate federal, state, and local efforts to combat this abuse. The bill defines elder abuse broadly to include physical, sexual, emotional, financial abuse and neglect of people aged 60 and older, with particular attention to the vulnerabilities of LGBTQI+ seniors. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the task force must report its findings and progress to both House and Senate Judiciary Committees. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding but establishes the framework and timeline for a coordinated national approach to protecting LGBTQI+ elderly from abuse.
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