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This bill, known as the Keep the Heat On Act of 2025, provides continuous funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) during a potential federal government shutdown in fiscal year 2026. Specifically, the bill ensures that LIHEAP, a federal program that helps low-income households pay for home energy costs, will continue to receive funding at the same level as the corresponding month in fiscal year 2025, even if regular government appropriations lapse. The funding would be drawn from unallocated Treasury funds, guaranteeing that vulnerable households can still receive critical energy assistance during a government funding interruption. By creating this automatic funding mechanism, the bill aims to protect low-income families from losing essential heating or cooling support during a potential government shutdown.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5687/all-info