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Trump Proposes Cuts to LIHEAP Amid Rising Energy Costs

4/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed cutting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in his budget, a sixth elimination attempt.
The budget argues LIHEAP is unnecessary because states have policies preventing utility shutoffs.
With energy prices rising, Congress is expected to resist the cut due to bipartisan support for LIHEAP.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) criticized the proposal, saying it harms families already facing higher costs.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed cutting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in his budget, a sixth elimination attempt.
The budget argues LIHEAP is unnecessary because states have policies preventing utility shutoffs.
With energy prices rising, Congress is expected to resist the cut due to bipartisan support for LIHEAP.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) criticized the proposal, saying it harms families already facing higher costs.