Bill Detail

H.R. 5687

Congress: 119

Title

Keep the Heat On Act of 2025

Summary

Keep the Heat On Act of 2025 This bill provides appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during any period in FY2026 in which there is a lapse in discretionary appropriations (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 to continue making LIHEAP payments during a government shutdown in FY2026 at a rate that is equal to the rate for the corresponding month of FY2025.

Sponsor

Rep. Chris Pappas [D-NH-1]

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

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Introduced

2025-10-03

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