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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The HHEATT Is On!

Rep. Bill Schuster (R., PA) has introduced the HHEATT (Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation) Act of 2014, which would provide emergency relief to those in need of propane and other heating fuels, especially for those in Pennsylvania. 

Partial press release is given below the jump. 

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Shuster Introduces Legislation to Speed Propane Supplies to Pennsylvania Families

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Shuster introduced legislation to help provide emergency relief to the ongoing propane and home heating fuels shortage throughout Pennsylvania. H.R. 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act of 2014 will help ensure that propane and fuel supplies are being delivered to consumers as fast as possible throughout the rest of the winter.

In the 9th District, over 9,000 homes directly rely on propane for home heating, but this winter's extreme cold has resulted in such a high level of demand that it has already outpaced supply. While an emergency declaration allowed the Department of Transportation to suspend certain Federal rules, including Hours of Service, this is only a temporary measure since each declaration can only last 30 days at a time.

“With supplies short and prices high, people are struggling to deal with the burden of such a major propane shortage. They need relief, and they need it now,” said Shuster. “This is why I am introducing H.R. 4076, the Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014. This bill guarantees an extension of the longer driving hours for tank truck operators carrying propane and other home heating fuels through May 31st, bringing immediate certainty that these emergency measures will last through this already brutal winter.” ...

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