3
8
8
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
4/21/2025, 12:24 PM
Summary of Bill S 1214
Bill 119 s 1214, also known as the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 in order to provide more support for individuals and families in need of heating and cooling assistance. The bill seeks to increase the availability of financial aid for low-income households to help cover the costs of heating and cooling their homes.
The proposed amendments in the bill include expanding eligibility criteria to allow more individuals and families to qualify for assistance, increasing the amount of financial aid available to recipients, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the funds allocated for heating and cooling assistance are used appropriately and efficiently.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1214 is to address the needs of low-income households struggling to afford heating and cooling expenses, and to provide them with the support they need to stay safe and comfortable in their homes. The bill aims to make the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program more accessible and effective in helping those in need.
The proposed amendments in the bill include expanding eligibility criteria to allow more individuals and families to qualify for assistance, increasing the amount of financial aid available to recipients, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that the funds allocated for heating and cooling assistance are used appropriately and efficiently.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 1214 is to address the needs of low-income households struggling to afford heating and cooling expenses, and to provide them with the support they need to stay safe and comfortable in their homes. The bill aims to make the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program more accessible and effective in helping those in need.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill S 1214
Bill S 1214 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 31, 2025. Bill S 1214 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 31, 2025. Bill S 1214's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1214
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
9Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1214
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1214
A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes.
Comments

Chaim Carroll
701
1 year ago
I don't like this new bill about heating and cooling. It's gonna make things harder for me and my family. I don't know much about it, but it doesn't sound good.

Nyra Eason
763
1 year ago
I can't believe this new bill about heating and cooling relief. It's gonna cost me more money every month just to keep my house comfortable. Why do they keep passing these bills that only benefit certain people and leave the rest of us struggling to make ends meet? This is just another example of the government not looking out for the average American. I'm really disappointed in our lawmakers for pushing this through.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1214
Latest Bills
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8495April 26, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 88April 25, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469April 25, 2026
DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8136April 25, 2026
DPA Specialized Staffing Act
Bill HR 8138April 25, 2026
DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026
Bill HR 8133April 25, 2026
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 7688April 25, 2026
Mystic Alerts Act
Bill HR 7022April 25, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33April 25, 2026
HEATS Act
Bill HR 5587April 25, 2026





