Keep the Heat On Act of 2025
The Keep the Heat On Act of 2025 ensures low-income households continue receiving home energy assistance during a federal government shutdown in fiscal year 2026. It directs the use of unused Treasury funds to maintain the same payment rates for the home energy assistance program as in fiscal year 2025, preventing service interruptions. This applies specifically to any shutdown period during the 2026 fiscal year, guaranteeing consistent support for vulnerable families. The bill addresses a funding gap without altering existing program eligibility or requirements.
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Introduction
Oct 2025
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Introduced Oct 3, 2025
Last action Oct 3, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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Oct 3, 2025
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
Derek Tran
DDemocratic
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Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Sorensen
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Landsman
DDemocratic
Co
Hillary J. Scholten
DDemocratic
Co
John B. Larson
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
Co
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
RRepublican
Co
Sarah Elfreth
DDemocratic
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