Summary
Moves $1 billion from other government programs to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to help families pay for their heating and cooling bills.
What problem does this solve?
Many low-income families cannot afford their home energy bills, leaving them at risk in extreme weather. This bill moves $1 billion from other programs to provide these families with financial help for heating and cooling costs.
Who does this affect?
- Low-income households
What does this bill do?
Transfers $1 billion to energy assistance program
Moves $1,000,000,000 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2026.
Stops funding for the Board of Peace
Prohibits any appropriated funds from being used for the Board of Peace, an international organization designated under Executive Order 14375.
Uses funds from national security and state department budgets
Specifies that the $1 billion will be taken from funds appropriated under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 or the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026.
What is the real world impact?
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Provides critical funding for home energy assistance
Redirects $1 billion to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), helping vulnerable families afford their heating and cooling bills, especially during extreme weather.
When does this start?
The changes take effect as soon as the bill is signed into law.