HEATS Act
119-HR-5756119th CongressIntroduced Oct 14, 2025Energy
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsor
Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25](D-CA-25)9 cosponsors
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.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Oct 14, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Oct 14, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Oct 14, 2025Library of Congress