The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes
- Posted on November 6, 2025
- By NPR
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The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, helps about 6 million U.S. households pay energy bills, buy fuel, or fix broken heaters. The shutdown has stalled funds.