LIHEAP Protection Act
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S 1961 — LIHEAP Protection Act
Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8417)
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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
LIHEAP Protection Act - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Expresses the sense of the Senate that this Act should be implemented in a manner consistent with the Budget Control Act of 2011, and that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) should: (1) continue and expedite efforts to identify best practices used by LIHEAP grant recipients; (2) provide training and technical assistance to such grant recipients; (3) recommend policy changes, and assess and mitigate risk at governmental levels in order to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse; and (4) strengthen the Program so all funds reach the households who need them the most.
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Read S 1961 on the official United States source →Action History
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8417)
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8417)
Sponsors
- Jack Reed · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 1961 do?
- LIHEAP Protection Act - Makes appropriations for FY2012 for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Expresses the sense of the Senate that this Act should be implemented in a manner consistent with the Budget Control Act of 2011, and that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) should: (1) continue and expedite efforts to identify best practices used by LIHEAP grant recipients; (2) provide training and technical assistance to such grant recipients; (3) recommend policy changes, and assess and mitigate risk at governmental levels in order to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse; and (4) strengthen the Program so all funds reach the households who need them the most.
- Who sponsors S 1961?
- S 1961 is sponsored by Jack Reed (D).
- What is the current status of S 1961?
- This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S 1961?
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