Energy Stamp Act

Summary

Energy Stamp Act - Authorizes the Community Services Administrator to establish an energy stamp program to assist eligible households in meeting heating costs. Authorizes the Director of the Community Services Administration to establish eligibility criteria. Requires the printing of energy stamps. Authorizes the Director to establish standards with respect to the allotment of energy stamps. Sets forth procedures for redemption of such coupons, and administration and financing of the energy stamp program through local agencies. Establishes penalties for the unauthorized use, transfer, or alteration of such coupons. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000,000 for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 respectively to carry out this Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years thereafter. Stipulates that the benefits received pursuant to this program shall not be considered as income for internal revenue purposes or for determination of eligibility for other federally-related benefits programs.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 September 1977

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