HEATS Act

Sponsored byRep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]CA· Introduced 14 October 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

14 October 2025·9 months ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 16 October 2025

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.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
14 October 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
14 October 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
14 October 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

9 cosponsors

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Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]CA

Cosponsors

Democrat778%
Republican222%

Democrat:Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]CA
Democrat:Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]CA
Democrat:Rep. Tran, Derek [D-CA-45]CA
Republican:Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]AZ
Democrat:Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30]CA
Democrat:Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]NC
Democrat:Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]VA
Republican:Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]PA
Democrat:Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]MA

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Energy

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