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DemocratBill · H.R. 5687· House(119-HR-5687)

Keep the Heat On Act of 2025

Rep. Pappas
Age: 46 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
10/3/2025
Last activity
10/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by
Chris Pappas
Cosponsors
Democrat - 12Republican - 2
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Keep the Heat On Act of 2025" is a bill introduced by Mr. Pappas to provide funding for LIHEAP during a Federal Government shutdown. It allows money from the Treasury to be used for payments under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. This funding is specifically for any lapse in discretionary appropriations during fiscal year 2026. The payments would be made at the same rate as the corresponding month in fiscal year 2025.

Yes· 3 of 24

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+10

    Directly ensures that low-income households continue to receive essential heating funds during a shutdown.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6

    Seniors on fixed incomes are heavily reliant on LIHEAP for heating costs.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+6

    Ensures retirees on fixed incomes can afford heat during government instability.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill appropriates additional funds from the Treasury, slightly increasing government spending.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill mandates spending for LIHEAP during a government shutdown.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    Appropriating funds outside of the standard discretionary process can be viewed as a decrease in fiscal discipline.