Bill · H.R. 10588· House(119-HR-10588)
LIHEAP Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Chris Pappas
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Lowering Inflated Heating, Energy, and Air Conditioning Prices Act or the LIHEAP Act. It was introduced in the House on September 24, 2026, by Mr. Pappas. The legislation aims to change certain household income eligibility requirements for low-income home energy assistance in fiscal year 2027. Specifically, section 2 addresses LIHEAP household income eligibility for that fiscal year. We need to keep an eye on how our elected officials handle these changes to energy assistance.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill allows states to provide home energy assistance to households with incomes up to 75 percent of the state median income.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5
The bill expands household income eligibility for low-income home energy assistance, helping low-income families manage heating and cooling costs.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
Lower-income seniors may benefit from expanded eligibility for home energy assistance grants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Eligibility adjustment: Under Section 2(a), for fiscal year 2027, a State may use certain grants to make payments to households with incomes that do not exceed 75 percent of the State median income. This is explicitly stated in the text provided.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Text limits: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Seniors+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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