H.R. 7069 modifies the federal food assistance program to help low-income households that receive energy assistance. The bill changes how benefits are calculated for households that have received payments under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act (LIHEAP) or similar state energy assistance programs—if they received more than $20 annually in the current month or past 12 months, they become eligible for a standard utility allowance that accounts for heating and cooling costs. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that energy assistance payments and expenses should be counted toward food assistance calculations, potentially increasing food benefits for eligible households. The changes apply to households that participate in both energy and food assistance programs, and the law was set to take effect July 4, 2025. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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