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| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-introduces-new-legislation-to-lower-energy-costs | Pappas Introduces New Legislation to Lower Energy Costs | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a founding member of the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus, announced he is introducing three new pieces of legislation to lower energy costs. The bills would increase federal support for heating assistance, expand eligibility to more families, and lower gas and diesel costs. “President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to get to work and heat their homes. James, a Navy veteran from New Hampshire, had to come out of retirement because he couldn’t make ends meet. People like James, and countless others who have seen their energy bills more than double, need relief now,” said Congressman Pappas.“New Hampshire families have spent an extra thousand dollars at the pump and filling their fuel tanks because of this war. My legislation would give people the breathing room they need.” The LIHEAP Act would expand the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), one of the most successful programs aimed at reducing energy costs for working families. The American Homes First Act would increase funding for LIHEAP by redirecting $1 billion from President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ slush fund. The Consumer Fuel Prices Relief Act would provide federal fuel tax relief until the end of September 2027 by pausing the gas tax, the diesel tax, and the aviation fuel tax, while ensuring the benefit is immediately passed on to consumers in full. The legislation builds on his bicameral Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, introduced in March, which would have suspended the federal gas tax through October 1, 2026. The legislation safeguards and maintains funding for roads, bridges, and gas spill remediation, and holds corporations accountable if they fail to pass along savings to individual consumers. Pappas is a fierce advocate for efforts that lower energy costs for Granite Staters and programs that help low-income families pay their bills. He has repeatedly called on both Democratic and Republican administrations to protect and strengthen the LIHEAP program. He has also previously introduced, cosponsored, or called for the passage of the following legislation: | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |