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HR 2486119th CongressIn Committee
Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Introduced: Mar 31, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-Arizona)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Heating and Cooling Relief Act significantly expands the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to address energy affordability and climate change impacts. The legislation increases funding to $2 billion annually for heating/cooling assistance, adds $1 billion for just transition grants, establishes extreme heat/cold emergency assistance, improves weatherization programs, and creates new requirements for utility arrearage data collection and shutoff protections.
Key Points
- 1Increases LIHEAP funding to $2 billion annually for heating and cooling
- 2Authorizes $1 billion annually for Just Transition Grants through 2026
- 3Establishes emergency assistance for extreme heat and cold events
- 4Requires 25% of funds for weatherization and energy-related home repairs
- 5Mandates utility arrearage data collection and reporting
- 6Prohibits utility shutoffs for 2 years after assistance receipt
Impact Areas
Low-income households and energy burden reliefState energy assistance programsUtility companies and ratepayersClimate resilience and clean energy transitionWeatherization and home energy efficiency industry
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