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Government Shutdown Jeopardizes Heating Aid for 6 Million

11/4/2025

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The U.S. government shutdown threatens LIHEAP funding and risks heating assistance for nearly six million households.
Jacqueline Chapman, a Philadelphia resident, faces loss of heating assistance amid delays in her food stamp benefits.
Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Associations, warns the situation is dire as energy prices rise.
Currently, about 21 million households are behind on energy bills.
Funding delays could push assistance to December.

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The U.S. government shutdown threatens LIHEAP funding and risks heating assistance for nearly six million households.
Jacqueline Chapman, a Philadelphia resident, faces loss of heating assistance amid delays in her food stamp benefits.
Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Associations, warns the situation is dire as energy prices rise.
Currently, about 21 million households are behind on energy bills.
Funding delays could push assistance to December.