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IL HR0899

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Opposes the elimination of federal funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) proposed in President Trump's federal budget
  • Supports adequate and uninterrupted federal funding for LIHEAP, which assists low-income families, working poor households, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities in meeting energy needs throughout Illinois
  • Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to advocate for appropriate and sufficient LIHEAP funding for the coming federal fiscal year
  • Recognizes LIHEAP as a critical part of Illinois's two-part energy assistance strategy that also includes Department of Energy weatherization programs
  • Directs the House to provide copies of this resolution to all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation

Legislative Description

LIHEAP-SUPPORT

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

5/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations-General Service4/3/2018
Rules3/7/2018

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