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Heating and Cooling Relief Act
4/29/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2486
Bill 119 HR 2486, also known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act Amendment, aims to enhance the support provided to low-income households for heating and cooling expenses. The bill seeks to address the growing need for assistance in meeting energy costs, particularly during extreme weather conditions.
The proposed amendment includes provisions to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance to eligible households. This would help ensure that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, disabled, and families with young children, have access to essential heating and cooling services.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the application process for energy assistance programs, making it easier for eligible households to receive the support they need. This would help reduce barriers to accessing assistance and ensure that those in need can receive timely help. Overall, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act Amendment is designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of energy assistance programs, ultimately helping low-income households stay safe and comfortable in their homes.
The proposed amendment includes provisions to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance to eligible households. This would help ensure that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, disabled, and families with young children, have access to essential heating and cooling services.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the application process for energy assistance programs, making it easier for eligible households to receive the support they need. This would help reduce barriers to accessing assistance and ensure that those in need can receive timely help. Overall, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act Amendment is designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of energy assistance programs, ultimately helping low-income households stay safe and comfortable in their homes.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2486
Bill HR 2486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2486 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 31, 2025. Bill HR 2486's most recent activity was 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. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2486
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
112Democrat Cosponsors
112Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2486
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2486
To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes.
To amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2486
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