HR 5687

Keep the Heat On Act of 2025

Summary

Keep the Heat On Act of 2025 This bill provides appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during any period in FY2026 in which there is a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., a government shutdown).  Under LIHEAP, the federal government makes annual grants to states, tribes, and territories to operate home energy assistance programs for low-income households. The bill provides appropriations to continue making LIHEAP payments during a government shutdown in FY2026 at a rate that is equal to the rate for the corresponding month of FY2025. 

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Chris Pappas [D-NH-1]
Cosponsors
14
Policy area
Energy
Introduced
2025-10-03
Latest action
2025-10-03: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-10-03: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • 2025-10-03: Introduced in House
  • 2025-10-03: Introduced in House