American Homes First Act

Summary#

The bill directs the Secretary of State and the President to stop making funds appropriated under two named acts available to the Board of Peace after the bill becomes law. It also directs them to transfer $1 billion from those funds to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in fiscal year 2027.

What it means for you#

The bill would provide $1 billion for energy assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. It does not describe changes to the program’s eligibility rules or how assistance would be distributed.

Expenses#

The bill redirects $1 billion in funds already appropriated under the named acts. It does not specify additional funding.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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