H.R. 6538, The Home Energy Assistance Through Emergency Relief Act

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H.R. 6538 would provide funding for home energy assistance under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 and the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons established under part A of title IV of the Energy Conservation and Production Act.

Detailed Summary

Home Energy Assistance Through Emergency Relief Act - Makes appropriations for FY2008 for payments under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (LIHEAP Program).

Makes appropriations for FY2008 to carry out the Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons under the Energy Conservation and Production Act.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/17/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, and the Budget, 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.

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