Government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families
Published on: Nov. 2, 2025, 7:22 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A federal government shutdown is causing significant delays in heating assistance for millions of low-income families. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, faces funding uncertainty. This impacts households already grappling with reduced food aid and soaring energy prices. States warn of profound consequences for vulnerable populations as winter approaches.
