A bill to establish an energy stamp program which will provide assistance to certain low-income and fixed-income households to help meet residential energy costs incurred by such households.
Energy Stamp Act of 1979 - Authorizes the Community Services Administrator to establish an energy stamp program to assist eligible households in meeting heating costs.
Authorizes the Director of the Community Services Administration to establish eligibility criteria. Requires the printing of energy stamps. Authorizes the Director to establish standards with respect to the allotment of energy stamps. Sets forth procedures for redemption of such coupons, and administration and financing of the energy stamp program through local agencies. Establishes penalties for the unauthorized use, transfer, or alteration of such coupons.
Stipulates that the benefits received pursuant to this program shall not be considered as income for internal revenue purposes or for determination of eligibility for other federally-related benefits programs.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
checking server…
Ask anything about this bill. The AI reads the full text to answer.
Enter to send · Shift+Enter for new line