RFK Jr urged to release nearly $400m allocated to help families combat heat | Trump administration

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is under pressure to release nearly $400 million designated for low-income families to assist with summer energy costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This funding is stalled following staff layoffs at the Division of Energy Assistance, which has hindered the program’s operations, crucial for distributing aid to vulnerable households. With many families struggling to pay energy bills, advocates are urging immediate action to reinstate staff and ensure timely fund distribution before the fiscal year ends.