A bill to increase the amount available for weatherization under the Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Low Income Home Emergency Assistance Amendments Act - Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 to require as part of the annual application for home energy grants that States certify that they agree to specify: (1) the percentage of funds to be used by them for low-cost residential weatherization or energy-related home repair for low-income households; and (2) the weatherization and home repair activities to be conducted with such funds.
Increases the amount of funds available to States for FY 1983 and 1984 for low-cost residential weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect data on the number and income levels of households assisted by funds for low-cost residential weatherization and energy-related home repairs.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Family and Human Services.
Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Labor Department, OMB.
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