United States · Bill · S
S. 2723 (96th)
Low Income Energy Assistance Act of 1980
Introduced
15 May 1980
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Status
Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
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Summary
Low Income Energy Assistance Act of 1980 - Amends the Social Security Act to provide energy assistance to recipients of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) and recipients of supplemental security income benefits. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make to each State an allotment of funds authorized under this Act for each fiscal year. Sets forth the criteria for determining the amount of each State allotment. Directs the Governor of each State having an approved AFDC plan to establish a program to help AFDC recipients meet residential energy costs. Sets forth the factors which may be considered in determining the need of a particular recipient for energy assistance payments. States that such payments shall be made from the State allotment paid by the Secretary under this Act. States that such payments shall not be considered either aid to families with dependent children or income. Prohibits a State from reducing the AFDC benefits of a recipient of energy assistance payments. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program of energy assistance payments to recipients of supplemental security income benefits. Sets forth the criteria for determining the need of a particular recipient for such assistance. States that such payments shall be made only from funds reserved from the State allotment paid by the Secretary under this Act. States that such payments shall be in addition to any supplemental security income benefits to which an individual is entitled.
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summary · EN · 15 May 1980
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/senate-bill/2723
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/s/2723