Schumer secures increased funding for LIHEAP, ensuring continued support for heating assistance in New York amid proposed federal cuts.
Quiver AI Summary
Funding for LIHEAP Secured: U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the successful protection and increase of funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the FY 2026 funding bill, which provides over $4 billion—an increase of $20 million from the previous year. This comes after former President Trump's proposal to eliminate the program.
Importance of LIHEAP: Schumer emphasized the critical role of LIHEAP in ensuring that families and seniors can maintain safe indoor temperatures during harsh winters. Nearly 1.7 million families in New York benefited from LIHEAP funding last year, highlighting its significance in helping residents manage energy costs.
Schumer's Advocacy: The senator stated, “Everyone in New York should be able to come home to warmth in the winter,” reiterating his commitment to fight for resources that assist those in need. The continued funding is seen as essential for supporting vulnerable populations including seniors and those with disabilities.
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