127 House Members Call for $5.1 Billion for FY 2014
Attached is a copy of the House letter sent to the House Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education Appropriations calling for $5.1 billion in funding for LIHEAP for FY 2014. The letter was signed by 127 members. This is going to be another difficult year for funding for all discretionary grant programs and this letter …
Administration’s Budget Calls for Deep Cuts to LIHEAP
The Administration’s released its FY 2014 Budget today. The budget would cut the appropriation from $3.26 billion (after the sequester) to $2.97 billion. Of the $2.97 billion requested for FY 2014, $150 million would be set-aside for emergency contingency, $50 million for providing competitive grants for low income families to reduce household energy burdens, $3 …
Continuing Resolution Maintains LIHEAP Funding at $3.47 Billion for FY 2013
The Continuing Resolution became Public Law on September 27, 2012 providing funding for government operations, including LIHEAP, through March 27, 2013. At NEADA’s request, the bill included language (Sec. 146) that specifically authorizes payments at the same rate as provided for in FY 2012: Section 146. The first proviso under the heading ‘‘Department of Health …
44 Senators Call for $5.1 Billion for FY 2011
The following letter was signed by 44 Senators calling for Congress to maintain funding for LIHEAP at $5.1 billion for FY 2011: 44 Senators signed the attached Senate letter: Reed, Snowe, Sherrod Brown, Collins, Leahy, Bond, Mikulski, Lugar, Kohl, Scott Brown, Murray, Lautenberg, Johnson, Landrieu, Dodd, Sanders, Shaheen, Schumer, Lieberman, Feingold, Kerry, Bingaman, Levin, Gillibrand, …