A Resolution urging the President and Congress of the United States to maintain funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program known as LIHEAP.
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Overview
This resolution urges the President and Congress to maintain and increase funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The resolution highlights the program’s importance in assisting low-income households with energy bills, particularly during extreme weather events, and notes the recent reduction in funding due to staff layoffs and proposed budget cuts. It emphasizes the potential negative consequences for Pennsylvania families if LIHEAP funding is eliminated, including increased utility costs and reliance on unsafe heating methods.
Key provisions
- Urges the President and Congress to maintain and increase LIHEAP funding.
- Acknowledges LIHEAP’s role in assisting households during extreme weather.
- Highlights the program’s impact on Pennsylvania households, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with young children.
- Notes the recent reduction in LIHEAP funding due to staff layoffs and proposed budget cuts.
- References the program’s bipartisan support and positive views from utilities and industry groups.
- Mentions the discontinuation of a summer cooling program due to lack of funding.
- Expresses concern about potential negative consequences for families if LIHEAP is eliminated, such as utility shutoffs and reliance on unsafe heating methods.
Who is affected
- Low-income households
- Pennsylvania residents
- Seniors (60 years or older)
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- Pn 2488 Html
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Jose Giral
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