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Seniors

Programs supporting older Americans

This is a proposal, not law.This reflects the President's FY2027 budget proposal. Congress has not acted on these appropriations.

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Programs affected
$4.4B
Total proposed cuts
elimination Alabama impactBudget PDF p. 26

LIHEAP

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

$4.0B
100.0% cut

~6 million low-income households; 40% include seniors; 52% include disabled members

elimination Alabama impactBudget PDF p. 48

SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program

$395M
100.0% cut

~60,000 low-income seniors age 55+ in subsidized employment