Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3876

LIHEAP Staffing Support Act

LIHEAP Staffing Support Act: New Staffing Rules for Energy Assistance

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it waits for these committees to study the proposal. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Key Points

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to have at least 20 people working on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps families pay for heating and cooling their homes.
It limits the number of outside contractors to 40 percent of the total staff. This ensures that most of the work is done by permanent government employees rather than private companies.
During emergencies like extreme weather or energy crises, the staff must increase to at least 30 people. These extra workers must be hired within 45 days and stay on the job for at least six months.
The goal is to make sure the program has enough people to process applications and get help to families quickly. By setting these rules, supporters hope to prevent delays when people need help the most.

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Milestones

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Jun 10, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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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Jun 10, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

LIHEAP Staffing Support Act

Bill NumberHR 3876

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.