Expands eligibility for the low-income home energy assistance program to households with income up to 250% of the federal poverty level.

This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). It allows households with gross income up to 250% of the federal poverty level to qualify for LIHEAP, provided they reside in an area where the electric utility increased rates between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to assess a fee on electric utilities to cover the increased administrative costs due to expanded eligibility.

Expands eligibility for the low-income home energy assistance program to households with income up to 250% of the federal poverty level.

This bill modifies the eligibility criteria for the low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP). It allows households with gross income up to 250% of the federal poverty level to qualify for LIHEAP, provided they reside in an area where the electric utility increased rates between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2025. The bill also mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to assess a fee on electric utilities to cover the increased administrative costs due to expanded eligibility.