Bills · HR 2486
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2486Energy
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a fundamental issue of affordability and basic needs for many American families. High energy costs can force low-income households to choose between paying for heat or cooling and other essentials like food and medicine, leading to serious financial hardship and even homelessness.
If this bill becomes law, it could significantly reduce utility shutoffs, decrease household debt, and provide a critical safety net for vulnerable populations, especially as climate change intensifies extreme weather. If it doesn't pass, millions of families will continue to face unaffordable energy bills, making it harder for them to stay safe and stable in their homes.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the general funding authorization for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) from a fixed $2 billion to "such sums as may be necessary" to assist all eligible households and support energy affordability measures.
This aims to meet the full need for energy assistance nationwide, rather than helping only a small percentage of eligible families.
PROVISION 02
Increases the emergency contingency fund for LIHEAP from $600 million to $2 billion annually for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, and allows it to be used for major disaster relief.
This provides significantly more resources to respond to unforeseen energy crises and support communities impacted by natural disasters and extreme weather.
PROVISION 03
Authorizes an additional $1 billion for fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter for a new or expanded grant program under Section 2607C of the LIHEAP Act.
This dedicates substantial new funding to specific energy initiatives, potentially related to increasing access to affordable, renewable energy or improving home energy efficiency.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2486
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2486Energy
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
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