HEATS Act

This bill would provide money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) when the federal government shuts down. It would set aside, from the U.S. Treasury, whatever amount is needed to keep making LIHEAP payments during any period when regular yearly government funding has lapsed. LIHEAP helps households with low incomes pay home energy costs. The funding would apply during a lapse in any fiscal year.

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Sponsors

• Raul Ruiz Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors