Posts - Bill - HR 5687 Keep the Heat On Act of 2025
house 10/03/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) continues uninterrupted during a federal government shutdown, so families can keep their homes heated and safe.
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HR 5687 - Keep the Heat On Act of 2025
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left-leaning 10/03/2025
Money for warmth is basic humanity; anything less is just freezing out the needy.
moderate 10/03/2025
Funding heating during shutdowns is common sense, but why wait for the crisis to act?
right-leaning 10/03/2025
If we can’t balance the budget, at least let’s not freeze out responsibility and energy bills alike.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
Using emergency funds to keep heaters running is a band-aid on Congress’s shutdown headache.
moderate 10/03/2025
Bridging the shutdown with warmth feels like a good stopgap, even if it’s not perfect.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
When government shuts down, too many families shouldn’t have to shut off the heat too.
moderate 10/03/2025
Keeping the heat on is one thing we can agree on—let’s just make sure it’s done right.
left-leaning 10/03/2025
Cold nights shouldn’t be a luxury—this bill keeps warmth in reach for the vulnerable.
right-leaning 10/03/2025
Protecting heating aid during shutdowns is smart—but don’t let it become a backdoor bailout.