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Rollback: HHS Fired All Staff Managing Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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April 4, 2025

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HHS fired agency staff responsible for managing the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The approximately 15 employees worked to ensure that low income Americans could afford essential energy services in their homes. There has been no update from the agency regarding the future of LIHEAP funding.