LIHEAP Parity Act

This bill updates how federal home energy aid is split among states. It tells the Department of Health and Human Services to set a clear method for calculating each state’s share. It also requires naming the data sources used and how often those numbers must be updated, so the money is divided more accurately across states .

In everyday terms, states could see their share of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds change. That could affect how much help low-income households get with heating and cooling bills in each state, aiming for a fairer split based on better, regularly updated data .

• Key points:
  • Who is affected: State governments that receive LIHEAP funds; low-income households that rely on energy assistance .
  • What changes: A new, defined method to calculate state allotments, with specified data sources and update schedules to improve accuracy .
  • When: After HHS issues the required regulation setting the calculation method and data practices; the bill text does not set a specific deadline .