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Boosting Energy Aid: Minimum Staffing for Low-Income Heating Program.

This bill aims to improve the efficiency of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps low-income citizens pay for heating and cooling. It mandates that the agency administering the program must employ a minimum of 20 dedicated staff members to speed up application processing and benefit delivery. During emergencies, the staffing requirement increases to 30 people to ensure rapid assistance for vulnerable households.
Key points
Mandates a minimum of 20 dedicated federal staff to manage the LIHEAP program, ensuring more reliable benefit delivery for low-income households.
Limits the use of external contractors to no more than 40% of the total LIHEAP staff under normal circumstances.
Requires staffing to increase to at least 30 personnel for a minimum of 180 days following an official emergency declaration to handle crises efficiently.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3876
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2025-06-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LIHEAP Staffing Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3876.

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 2025-06-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates a minimum of 20 dedicated federal staff to manage the LIHEAP program, ensuring more reliable benefit delivery for low-income households.
  • Limits the use of external contractors to no more than 40% of the total LIHEAP staff under normal circumstances.
  • Requires staffing to increase to at least 30 personnel for a minimum of 180 days following an official emergency declaration to handle crises efficiently.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5].

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 2025-12-31.

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