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More households eligible for heating and energy assistance in 2023-2024.

This act changes the rules for low-income home energy assistance. For fiscal years 2023 and 2024, more households will qualify for financial help with heating, energy, and air conditioning costs. This means a broader range of families could see lower energy bills.
Key points
Increases the income eligibility limit to 75% of the State median income for energy assistance.
Changes apply for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, providing immediate relief.
More low-income households may receive financial aid for heating and electricity expenses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8764
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Process start date: 2022-08-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LIHEAP Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8764.

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 2022-08-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases the income eligibility limit to 75% of the State median income for energy assistance.
  • Changes apply for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, providing immediate relief.
  • More low-income households may receive financial aid for heating and electricity expenses.
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. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

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

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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