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US HR7662
To modify certain requirements of LIHEAP for purposes of the use of certain funds appropriated in fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
07/16/2020
07/16/2020
In Committee
07/16/2020
07/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To modify certain requirements of LIHEAP for purposes of the use of certain funds appropriated in fiscal year 2020, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill modifies certain requirements of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the use of funds appropriated in fiscal year 2020. Specifically, it allows states and tribes to accept proof of job loss or severe income loss, such as a layoff or furlough notice or unemployment benefits application, as sufficient to demonstrate lack of income for income eligibility purposes. It also allows them to use up to 12.5% of the funds for administrative costs. These provisions apply during the covered period, which starts on the date of enactment of the bill and ends on September 30, 2020.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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. (on 07/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7662/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7662/BILLS-116hr7662ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7662/BILLS-116hr7662ih.pdf.pdf |
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