United StatesStates could use energy aid grants for household payments in 2027
For fiscal year 2027, states could use LIHEAP grants to make payments to households earning no more than 75% of state median income.
What it does
For fiscal year 2027, a state could use any LIHEAP grant to make payments to households whose income is no more than 75% of the state median income.
Argument forHouseholds within the income limit could receive energy assistance payments if their state chooses to use grant money this way.
Argument againstUsing grant money for these payments could leave states with less to spend on other forms of LIHEAP assistance.
More detail
A state may use LIHEAP grants to make household payments. Payments may go to households whose income is no more than 75% of the state median income. A state may choose whether to use its grant this way. This permission applies to fiscal year 2027.
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History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 24Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Introduced
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