H.R. 252, The LIHEAP Equity Act of 2009

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H.R. 252 would provide that no more than 50 percent of funding made available under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 for any fiscal year be provided for home heating purposes.

Detailed Summary

LIHEAP Equity Act of 2009 - Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 governing state allotments under the low-income energy assistance program (LIHEAP) to limit to 50% the earmark for home heating purposes of amounts appropriated for program implementation.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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