An Act to expand the low income home energy assistance program
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to expand the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Massachusetts. The goal is to provide more financial assistance to low-income households for heating and cooling costs. The bill’s specific details regarding the expansion are currently under consideration by the Senate Ways and Means Committee. It builds upon existing efforts to support vulnerable populations during periods of high energy costs.
Key provisions
- Increase funding for the LIHEAP program.
- Expand eligibility criteria for the program.
- Streamline the application process for assistance.
- Provide assistance with heating and cooling costs.
- Target assistance to vulnerable populations.
- Address potential increases in energy costs.
- Allow for greater flexibility in how assistance is distributed.
- Establish a process for evaluating the program’s effectiveness.
Who is affected
- Low-income households
- Massachusetts residents
- Individuals and families struggling to afford energy costs
- Energy assistance program recipients
- Vulnerable populations
Notable changes
- The bill proposes an expansion of the existing LIHEAP program.
- Details regarding the scope and amount of the expansion are still being determined.
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Homar Gómez
Michael O. Moore
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