S. 2320 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
S. 2320 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Feb 16, 2006, sponsored by Olympia J. Snowe with 6 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 109-204
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); (2) increase from $250 million (for FY2007) to $500 million for FY2006 the funding for LIHEAP allotments to states, insular areas, and Indian tribes, and for energy crisis intervention; (3) reduce from $750 million (for FY2007) to $500 millio…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2006
- Passed the SenateMar 7, 2006
- Passed the HouseMar 16, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentMar 17, 2006
- Became lawMar 20, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-204. (Mar 20, 2006)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Mar 16, 2006 · Passed287–128 - On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Mar 7, 2006 · Cloture Motion Agreed to75–25 - On the Motion
Senate · Mar 2, 2006 · Motion Agreed to66–31
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy…Senate · Mar 2, 2006
- A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy…Senate · Mar 7, 2006
- To improve the distribution of funds to States under there Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.Senate · Mar 7, 2006
- To make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income Home Energy…House · Mar 16, 2006
More bills from Olympia J. Snowe in the 109th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 109th Congress
- 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
- H.R. 5865: Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006
- 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
- H.R. 147: Social Security Fairness Act of 2005
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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