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Energy Debt Relief for Families Affected by COVID-19

This act establishes a financial aid program for households with overdue energy or electricity bills due to economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to prevent service disconnections and restore utilities, providing support to cover 100% of outstanding bills.
Key points
10 billion dollars available to help eligible households pay off overdue energy and electricity bills.
Assistance covers 100% of utility bills incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that are in arrears.
The program prioritizes restoring terminated services and preventing new service disconnections.
This is a temporary program, expiring one year after the act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_551
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Energy Debt Relief for American Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_551.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 10 billion dollars available to help eligible households pay off overdue energy and electricity bills.
  • Assistance covers 100% of utility bills incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic that are in arrears.
  • The program prioritizes restoring terminated services and preventing new service disconnections.
  • This is a temporary program, expiring one year after the act's enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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