Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Federal Government Releases Funding to Help New Mexican's With Home Energy Cost

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that New Mexico will receive $1.86 million in emergency Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds.

Bingaman has long been an advocate of LIHEAP because it assists qualified families, disabled individuals and seniors on fixed incomes cover energy costs.  Bingaman, along with a bipartisan group of Senators, wrote to the White House in support of releasing the funds.

"By helping defray the cost of home heating bills, LIHEAP is key to helping families meet their budgets," Bingaman said.  "In this difficult economic environment, LIHEAP funding offers a lifeline for many New Mexico families."