Category: Legislative
Congress Passes CR to Dec. 20
The Senate passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) today by a vote of 74 to 20. The House passed this CR on Tuesday by a vote of 231 to 192. President Trump is expected to sign the CR, avoiding a
READ MOREHHS Releases 2020 LIHEAP Funds
On Friday, the Office of Community Services (OCS) within the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced the release of approximately $3.32 billion of Federal Fiscal Year (FY)
READ MORESenate Passes Continuing Resolution
Today the Senate passed a Continuing Resolution by an 82-15 vote, averting a shutdown and extending government funding through November 21st. The House passed the Continuing Resolution late last
READ MOREFY 2020 Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill Released
Today the Senate Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee released the text of its FY 2020 appropriations bill. The Labor-HHS bill contains the funding numbers for the Community Services Block Grant
READ MORESenate FY 2020 WAP Number Released
Yesterday the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee held a mark up of its appropriations bill and this morning they released the text of the bill. The Senate recommends $300 million for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for FY 2020. This is an increase of $43 million over the enacted FY 2019 level of $257 million. This is also $10 million more than the level of $290
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