The federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a $4.1 billion program that helps an estimated 5.9 million households nationwide heat and cool their homes.
November 12, 2025
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Scale and purpose of the federal energy assistance program
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that helps low-income U.S. households pay heating and cooling bills, purchase fuel, and repair or replace broken heating equipment.
November 06, 2025
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Program purpose and services provided by LIHEAP
LIHEAP assists about 6 million households nationwide with heating and cooling costs and related needs.
November 06, 2025
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Estimated program reach
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture update the Dietary Guidelines for Americans every five years.
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Describes the statutory update cycle for the federal dietary guidance.