Bernie Sanders: “This is I think one of the great impediments that we face, getting that up-front money and paying it back with reduced…”

Emergency LIHEAP assistance is needed now more than ever. Without this vital funding, states will be forced to turn away families, reduce benefits, or exhaust heating assistance funds well before winter is over.

But at the very least, a civilized, democratic, sane society can make sure that we take the financial burden of sickness off the backs of our people.

As the cost of home heating skyrockets across the country due to the illegal and unconstitutional War in Iran, we urge you to request an emergency appropriation of at least $3 billion for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

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