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MI HR0142
Resolution
Status
7/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julie Brixie
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AI Summary
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Urges the federal government to maintain funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and reinstate fired staff from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services who administered the program
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Responds to President Trump's May 2025 recommendations to eliminate LIHEAP in fiscal year 2026, noting that House Bill 1 ("One Big Beautiful Bill Act") does not include LIHEAP funding
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Michigan's Home Heating Credit Program, which relies on federal LIHEAP funds, assisted 248,765 taxpayers in 2022, including low-income residents, seniors, disabled veterans, and deaf or blind individuals
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Michigan Department of Treasury testified the Home Heating Credit Program cannot continue without federal funding
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the federal government to ensure continued funding, and reinstate staff, of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as they negotiate the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” so that Michigan can continue its Home Heating Credit Program.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
7/24/2025