Congressmembers seek task force to protect LGBTQ older adults

Two Democratic lawmakers are looking to establish a task force dedicated to addressing abuse against LGBTQ older adults in the United States.

Out lesbian Congressmember Angie Craig of Minnesota and New Jersey Congressmember Josh Gottheimer have introduced the Elder Pride Protection Act, which would create a task force at the Department of Justice to combat anti-LGBTQ abuse targeting older adults at the national, state, and local level.