HHS fires staff of program aiding low-income heating and cooling

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has eliminated the entire staff of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, according to NBC News. LIHEAP has been a vital resource for millions of low-income households facing high energy costs, Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, said.

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., expressed grave concern, stating, “Americans will die because of these senseless and irresponsible actions.”

Andrew Germain, now a former LIHEAP employee, warned that the program may collapse without federal management support.