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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Low Income Home Energy Assistance for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2008
Bill 118 hr 2008, also known as the "Limitation on Low Income Home Energy Assistance Funding Act," aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families' Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for the fiscal year 2024.
The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them pay for their home energy costs. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, the bill aims to ensure that the program is operating efficiently and effectively, and that funds are being used in a responsible manner.
Supporters of the bill argue that placing limitations on funding for the program will help prevent waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars, and will ensure that funds are being used to help those who truly need assistance with their energy costs. Critics, however, argue that placing restrictions on funding could result in fewer low-income households receiving the assistance they need to stay warm during the winter months. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2008 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about how best to allocate funds for programs that provide assistance to low-income households. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this bill on vulnerable populations before making a decision on its passage.
The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them pay for their home energy costs. By placing restrictions on the availability of funds, the bill aims to ensure that the program is operating efficiently and effectively, and that funds are being used in a responsible manner.
Supporters of the bill argue that placing limitations on funding for the program will help prevent waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars, and will ensure that funds are being used to help those who truly need assistance with their energy costs. Critics, however, argue that placing restrictions on funding could result in fewer low-income households receiving the assistance they need to stay warm during the winter months. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2008 is a contentious piece of legislation that raises important questions about how best to allocate funds for programs that provide assistance to low-income households. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts of this bill on vulnerable populations before making a decision on its passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 2008
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Administration for Children and Families' Low Income Home Energy Assistance program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2008
Bill HR 2008 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2008 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2008's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2008
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2008
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2008
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Low Income Home Energy Assistance for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families, Low Income Home Energy Assistance for fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2008
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