One-out-of-six families are currently behind on their home energy bills and the total amount these families owe for their utilities is approximately $21 billion, the highest level since 2021 and up by about 30 percent since the end of 2023.

Low-income families need support next year and beyond to pay their home energy bills, especially as electric and gas prices continue to soar and drive up prices for essential goods that low-income families rely on.

Ask your Member of Congress to support the bipartisan FY26 Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill that rejects the proposed elimination in the President’s budget and increases funding for LIHEAP so the most vulnerable can pay their bills, remain safe and warm/cool in their homes.