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Trump Re-Ups Push to Eliminate Low-Income Heating Assistance Program LIHEAP
The plan would end aid for heating and cooling bills, while the administration says broader energy policies and state protections make the program unnecessary.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump released a budget proposal seeking to eliminate the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program , a $4 billion cut affecting millions of Americans struggling with energy costs.
- The administration described LIHEAP as "unnecessary" because states have policies preventing utility shutoffs, and claims the program rewards New York and California for "anti-energy" policies that drive up home energy prices.
- As of February, consumers were paying about 11% more for gas utilities and 4.8% more for electricity compared to last year, underscoring the economic pressure on low-income households.
- Sen. Patty Murray of Washington criticized the proposal, stating the administration is "proposing to eliminate programs that help families afford the basics," while lawmakers from both parties continue backing the program as essential.
- Although this marks the sixth time the budget has proposed ending LIHEAP, Congress is unlikely to enact the cut due to bipartisan support, though the proposal signals administration priorities.
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Trump re-ups push to eliminate low-income heating assistance program LIHEAP
President Trump is once again proposing to eliminate a program that helps low-income people heat and cool their homes. The president’s budget, released Friday, states that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) should be cut. “For the sixth time, the Budget proposes to end this program,” it said, adding that Trump’s agenda should…
·Washington, United States
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Trump proposes ending LIHEAP program, cutting aid for energy bills
President Donald Trump’s budget proposes eliminating the LIHEAP program, which helps millions of low-income Americans pay heating and cooling bills. (Adobe Stock)
·Spokane, United States
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