LIHEAP Heating Assistance Program to Receive More Than $3 Billion
from HHS
Reps. Langevin and Cicilline on a visit to Charlestown (at Charlestown Wine & Spirits discussing green building design with Oyster Works owners Megan Moynihan and Andrew Baer) |
WARWICK,
RI – Congressmen
Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today applauded the announcement by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and
Families that approximately $3.05 billion in heating and home energy assistance
funds will be made available nationwide through the Low Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
"As
the winter months approach, too many Rhode Island families will be left in the
cold, forced to choose paying the rent or food bills over home heating costs
that continue to skyrocket," said Congressman Jim Langevin, a strong
supporter of the LIHEAP program.
“In
the coldest months of the year, no family should have to make the difficult
choice between keeping their homes warm, or taking care of basic needs like
paying bills or providing food for their children, which I will continue to be
a strong supporter and advocate for the LIHEAP program,” said Congressman David
Cicilline.
“With this additional funding for heating and home energy
assistance, many Rhode Island families will not be left in the cold and we can
continue to provide essential aid to the most vulnerable among us.”