Contact Congress about H.R. 5756: HEATS Act

Low-income households could keep getting help with heating and cooling bills during a federal shutdown. The bill would automatically fund LIHEAP only while regular federal spending has lapsed.

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HEATS Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Latest action on H.R. 5756: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects low-income households that use LIHEAP to help pay energy bills. It also affects state, local, and other agencies that run LIHEAP because they could keep receiving federal money during shutdowns. Utility companies may also feel indirect effects if families can keep paying heating or cooling bills on time.

Why this matters: A shutdown can delay federal money just when families need help paying heating or cooling bills. This bill would protect LIHEAP from that kind of disruption. It could matter most during very cold or very hot weather, when missing energy help can create health and safety risks. The budget effect would depend on how long a shutdown lasts and how much LIHEAP aid is needed.

Key provisions in H.R. 5756

• LIHEAP payments could keep going during any federal government shutdown in any fiscal year.
• The bill does not set a dollar limit for shutdown funding. It says LIHEAP can get whatever amount is needed during that period.
• The money would come from U.S. Treasury funds that Congress has not already set aside for another use.
• The rule applies to LIHEAP payments under section 2602(b) of the 1981 LIHEAP law, which covers program payments.
• The bill does not change who qualifies for LIHEAP, what help they can get, or how agencies run the program. It only keeps money available during shutdowns.

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What is H.R. 5756?

Low-income households could keep getting help with heating and cooling bills during a federal shutdown. The bill would automatically fund LIHEAP only while regular federal spending has lapsed.

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