A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the American Homes First Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Pappas. The bill deals with providing funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It stops certain previously appropriated funds from going to the Board of Peace. Instead, it transfers one billion dollars of those funds to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. These transferred funds will then be used to carry out the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 for fiscal year 2027.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides one billion dollars in additional funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to aid low-income households.
- Scored +6
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
Transferring one billion dollars to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households afford essential utility costs.
- Scored +5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Many elderly individuals on fixed incomes benefit directly from increased funding for home energy assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2(2) transfers $1,000,000,000 to the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. This is positive because it provides substantial funding for energy assistance programs to help people who need it.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2(1) stops the Secretary of State and the President from making any of the previously appropriated funds available to the Board of Peace after the date of enactment of this Act. This could be viewed negatively by those who support the funding and existence of the Board of Peace as designated by the President.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides one billion dollars in additional funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program to aid low-income households. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Low-income individuals with disabilities often rely on energy assistance programs to maintain safe home environments. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees on fixed incomes benefit from additional financial support for utility and energy costs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Many elderly individuals on fixed incomes benefit directly from increased funding for home energy assistance. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Eligible middle-income or working-class families struggling with energy bills may receive direct assistance. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents dealing with high home heating expenses benefit from the increased energy assistance funding. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban residents facing high heating and cooling costs can access the expanded low-income energy assistance funds.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Transferring one billion dollars to the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program helps low-income households afford essential utility costs.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reallocates existing appropriated funds rather than increasing overall government spending.
- 9/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Introduced in House
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