H.R. 5687
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To appropriate funds for LIHEAP during a Federal Government shutdown.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · October 3, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Pappas · Committee: Committee on Appropriations
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Keep the Heat On Act of 2025.
SEC. 2. Funding for LIHEAP during a Federal Government shutdown
- Out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, there is appropriated for making payments under section 2602(b) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 () during any period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations during fiscal year 2026 such sums as may be necessary to make payments under such section at a rate equal to the rate of payments in the corresponding month of fiscal year 2025. 42 U.S.C. 8621(b)