119th Congress
H.R. 5756
HEATS Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Raul Ruiz(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Oct 14, 2025
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (9)
Added later (9)
- Jennifer L. McClellan (D-VA) · Oct 31, 2025
- Lori Trahan (D-MA) · Oct 31, 2025
- Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) · Oct 31, 2025
- Alma S. Adams (D-NC) · Nov 7, 2025
- Laura Friedman (D-CA) · Nov 7, 2025
- Derek Tran (D-CA) · Nov 10, 2025
- Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) · Nov 10, 2025
- Julia Brownley (D-CA) · Nov 12, 2025
- Jim Costa (D-CA) · Nov 17, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Home Energy Assistance in Times of Shutdown Act or the HEATS Act
This bill provides appropriations for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during any period in which there is a lapse in discretionary appropriations for any fiscal year (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 for LIHEAP payments to continue during a government shutdown.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 14, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. - Oct 14, 2025
Introduced in House