A bill to amend the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to establish a special emphasis program of emergency energy conservation services for the poor.
Emergency Energy Conservation Economic Opportunities Amendments - Provides, under the Economic Opportunity Act, for the establishment of an Emergency Energy Conservation Services Program, designed to enable low-income individuals and families, including the elderly and the near poor, to participate in energy conservation programs designed to lessen the impact of the energy crisis on such individuals and families.
States that such program shall provide financial and other assistance for enumerated activities, including winterization of old or substandard dwellings; emergency loans, grants, and revolving funds to deal with increased housing expenses relating to the energy crisis; special fuel voucher or stamp programs; and outreach efforts, including the establishment of energy crisis centers.
Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act for fiscal year 1974.
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Public Welfare.
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