Key Points:
- CT Congressman John Larson (CT-01) teamed with Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), along with Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy to force the release of home heating assistance held back by the Trump administration.
- During the shutdown, Trump blocked funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that 100,000 Connecticut residents rely on.
- Congressman Larson’s team joined with some Republicans in a bipartisan coalition to fight back – and $80 million in aid for Connecticut was released!
Click the video below to hear more from Congressman Larson. You can learn about eligibility and apply online now at CT.gov/HeatingHelp to get energy assistance in CT.
