A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Lowering Inflated Heating, Energy, and Air Conditioning Prices Act or the LIHEAP Act. It was introduced in the House on September 24, 2026, by Mr. Pappas. The legislation aims to change certain household income eligibility requirements for low-income home energy assistance in fiscal year 2027. Specifically, section 2 addresses LIHEAP household income eligibility for that fiscal year. We need to keep an eye on how our elected officials handle these changes to energy assistance.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill allows states to provide home energy assistance to households with incomes up to 75 percent of the state median income.
- Scored +5
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
The bill expands household income eligibility for low-income home energy assistance, helping low-income families manage heating and cooling costs.
- Scored +4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Lower-income seniors may benefit from expanded eligibility for home energy assistance grants.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Eligibility adjustment: Under Section 2(a), for fiscal year 2027, a State may use certain grants to make payments to households with incomes that do not exceed 75 percent of the State median income. This is explicitly stated in the text provided.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Text limits: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in the bill.
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 allows states to provide home energy assistance to households with incomes up to 75 percent of the state median income. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Lower-income seniors may benefit from expanded eligibility for home energy assistance grants. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Some middle-income or lower-middle-income households near the threshold may qualify for expanded energy assistance.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill expands household income eligibility for low-income home energy assistance, helping low-income families manage heating and cooling costs.
- 9/24/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
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