LIHEAP cut proposed in Trump’s budget would hurt 45,000 Mainers

Maine residents, especially in colder northern areas, still rely on heat in June, making LIHEAP essential for low-income households. LIHEAP supports about 45,000 Maine households, but its future is uncertain as Trump’s FY2026 budget proposes eliminating it. The House passed a budget bill with no LIHEAP funding, raising fears of dangerous heating insecurity if the program ends. Maine leaders and bipartisan lawmakers support LIHEAP, emphasizing its critical role and pushing back on proposed cuts. The Senate will now consider the budget, with likely revisions, as concerns grow over the impact of eliminating key aid programs. More