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HEATS Act

Bill Number
H.R. 5756
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Energy
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-10-14: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Last Updated
2025-11-18T09:05:42Z

Official Summary

Home Energy Assistance in Times of Shutdown Act or the HEATS Act

This bill provides appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during any period in which there is a lapse in discretionary appropriations for any fiscal year (i.e., a government shutdown). Under LIHEAP, the federal government makes annual grants to states, tribes, and territories to operate home energy assistance programs for low-income households. The bill provides appropriations for LIHEAP payments to continue during a government shutdown. 

Sponsor

Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

Cosponsors (9)

Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30], Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45], Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

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