Appropriations

House/Senate Appropriations Bill Increase LIHEAP Funding for FY 2005 to $2 Billion

October 3, 2004

Attached is an appropriations table providing state-by-state numbers for LIHEAP for FY 2005 comparing House and Senate levels. The House bill provides $1.911 billion ($1,911,000,000) for the regular LIHEAP grant program plus $100 million in emergency funds. The Senate bill provides approximately $1.901 billion ($1,901,090,000) in regular grant funds plus $99.4 million ($99,410,000) in emergency funds. In addition, of the $1.9 billion provided by the Senate, $500,000 would be set-aside for an evaluation requested by the Administration. Note ? the House has not provided funds to support the evaluation. For planning purposes, it is likely that the Senate level will be the minimum allocation.

A final decision funding decision will not be made until the Congress returns after the election. The current Continuing Resolution runs through November 15. It provides for states to continue operating programs at last year's spending level.