McIver Leads All NJ Dems in Opposing Attacks on LIHEAP

McIver Leads All NJ Dems in Opposing Attacks on LIHEAP | U.S. House Representative LaMonica McIver Skip to content Close Home About Meet LaMonica Committees And Caucuses Our District Votes and Legislation Contact Email Me Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Request An Appearance Media Press Releases In the News Press Kit Issues Education Environment Healthcare Housing LGBTQ+ Rights Reproductive Justice Small Business Transportation and Infrastructure Voting Rights Services Help With A Federal Agency Congressional Art Competition Commendations And Greetings Appropriations Requests Flags Grant Applications Internships Military Academy Nominations Congressional App Challenge Tours And Tickets Resources Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH Congresswoman LaMonica McIver About Meet LaMonica Committees And Caucuses Our District Votes and Legislation Contact Email Me Newsletter Subscribe Office Locations Request An Appearance Media Press Releases In the News Press Kit Issues Education Environment Healthcare Housing LGBTQ+ Rights Reproductive Justice Small Business Transportation and Infrastructure Voting Rights Services Help With A Federal Agency Congressional Art Competition Commendations And Greetings Appropriations Requests Flags Grant Applications Internships Military Academy Nominations Congressional App Challenge Tours And Tickets Resources Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo Home Media Press Releases April 23, 2025 McIver Leads All NJ Dems in Opposing Attacks on LIHEAP NEWARK, NJ – Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) led all New Jersey House and Senate Democrats in condemning the recent surprise firing of the entire staff responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and calling for assurances that the program would not stall. In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today, the members demanded Kennedy reinstate those fired workers, expedite the distribution of LIHEAP funds to people in need, and present a plan to ensure no delays or stoppages of LIHEAP occur in New Jersey or nationally. The purge of the department means that the fate of the remaining millions in 2025 LIHEAP funds hangs in limbo. This money was previously approved by Congress. “The abrupt dismissal of the staff responsible for administering these funds threatens the distribution of aid to families in our community who need it most, particularly as we approach the summer months when extreme temperatures make cooling assistance critical,” wrote McIver and the members. “The elimination of LIHEAP’s Division of Energy Assistance staff not only disrupts the current operations but also casts uncertainty on the future of LIHEAP…This delay will have dire consequences for low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities who are already struggling to afford their utility bills.” New Jersey is the fastest-warming state on the East Coast and one of the fastest-warming nationwide. More than 240,000 New Jersey households rely on LIHEAP for assistance in affording heating and cooling, and the program funnels millions to the state each year. Any delays to cooling assistance as the summer months approach will have devastating consequences. Rep. McIver, along with Sens. Booker and Kim, and Reps. Pallone, Norcross, Watson Coleman, Gottheimer, Sherill, Menendez, Conaway and Pou await response from the department on their calls to protect LIHEAP and reinstate its workers. Read their full letter to Secretary Kennedy here . Print Email Share Previous Article Next Article About Contact Media Issues Services