Bill · H.R. 2486· House(119-HR-2486)

Heating and Cooling Relief Act

Age: 34 years

Arizona

Introduced: 3/31/2025
Last activity: 3/31/2025 — 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: Yassamin Ansari
Cosponsors: - 53 - 0

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Heating and Cooling Relief Act aims to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. This legislation seeks to increase the availability of both heating and cooling assistance for eligible households. It focuses on protecting families from high energy burdens, extreme weather, and utility shutoffs. The bill provides increased funding for the Home Energy Assistance Program to assist with various energy needs. Additionally, it introduces grants to support a transition toward energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Yes· 3 of 14

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9
The bill provides massive increases in funding and protections specifically for low-income households.
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+7
The bill provides significant assistance for major disasters, including extreme heat and cold.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
Direct financial assistance for heating and cooling significantly eases the economic burden on low-income families.