H.R. 4793 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4793 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Feb 16, 2006, sponsored by Steven C. LaTourette with 41 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to: (1) advance from FY2007 to FY2006 the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); and (2) repeal the limitation on such funds as a one-time only obligation and expenditure. Bars use of the funds for certain state planning and administration purposes.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steven C. LaTourette (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 25 Democrats, 15 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (May 1, 2006)
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- H.R. 1160: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3021: TANF Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3672: TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005
- H.R. 4635: TANF and Child Care Continuation Act of 2005
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- S. 3525: Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 6197: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006
- H.R. 6326: To clarify the provision of nutrition services to older Americans.
- S. 4091: Social Security Trust Funds Restoration Act of 2006
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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