A bipartisan program that helps low-income households with their energy bills would receive $4 billion for fiscal 2026 under a funding measure a Senate panel approved Thursday.
The money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a $20 million increase over the current enacted funding level, is a strong rejection of President Donald Trump’s recommendation in his fiscal 2026 budget proposal to eliminate the program.
The $4.045 billion for LIHEAP illustrates the priority that Republicans and Democrats place on aid for needy households. The program protects the health and well-being of approximately 6 million families who can’t afford heating and ...
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