I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4026 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 14, 2012 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Welch, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, and Ms. DeLauro) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To reauthorize the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for fiscal years 2013 through 2016, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Energy Assistance for American Families Act.

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Reauthorization of LIHEAP

Section 2602(b) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8621(b)) is amended— (1)by striking 2001, and and inserting 2001,; and (2)by inserting after 2007 the following: , and $7,600,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013 through 2016. Notwithstanding section 2605(b)(2)(B)(ii), a State may use any allotment from funds appropriated under this subsection for fiscal years 2013 through 2016 to provide assistance to households whose income does not exceed 75 percent of the State median income.