Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
The LIHEAP Staffing Support Act aims to strengthen the administration of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program by establishing specific staffing mandates for the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It requires the Secretary to maintain a minimum of 20 staff members dedicated to carrying out the LIHEAP program's functions. Furthermore, the bill imposes a limitation, stipulating that no more than 40 percent of the total LIHEAP staff may be contractors under normal circumstances. In the event of a declared emergency, the legislation mandates an increase to at least 30 staff members for a period of 180 days, beginning within 45 days of the emergency determination. During such emergencies, the Secretary is permitted to exceed the contractor limitation to fulfill the increased staffing requirement.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Introduced in House
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.
Energy
LIHEAP Staffing Support Act
USA119th CongressHR-3876| House
| Updated: 6/10/2025
The LIHEAP Staffing Support Act aims to strengthen the administration of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program by establishing specific staffing mandates for the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It requires the Secretary to maintain a minimum of 20 staff members dedicated to carrying out the LIHEAP program's functions. Furthermore, the bill imposes a limitation, stipulating that no more than 40 percent of the total LIHEAP staff may be contractors under normal circumstances. In the event of a declared emergency, the legislation mandates an increase to at least 30 staff members for a period of 180 days, beginning within 45 days of the emergency determination. During such emergencies, the Secretary is permitted to exceed the contractor limitation to fulfill the increased staffing requirement.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Introduced in House
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.