Press Release

English Applauds LIHEAP Funding 
Over $308 million in Emergency Funding Will Help Pennsylvania Families & Seniors Pay for Heating Bills

Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Rep. Phil English (R-Pa.) applauded the administration’s decision to release $5.1 billion in emergency Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to help needy Americans pay for heating.

“The economic slowdown coupled with volatile energy prices have diminished many local residents’ ability to pay for energy and LIHEAP often serves as the only means for these families to ensure they have heat in their homes,” English said.  “This emergency funding will direct more than $308 million to Pennsylvania to help local residents cover the costs of their heating bills for the upcoming winter.”

LIHEAP helps low-income households across the nation by providing money to help pay for heating costs.  English, a long-time champion of the LIHEAP program, has led the fight this Congress to guarantee funding for the program.  Today, Pennsylvania received $308.4 million in emergency funds.

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