FLEAC proactively identifies, supports and endorses initiatives that may benefit Florida's families in need. Through advocacy efforts, FLEAC reaches out to the power brokers and decision makers who influence regulations, laws and resources on behalf of those seeking help.

• 02/22/08 FL DCA Secretary Pelman's letter to Senators Martinez and Nelson - LIHEAP FY 2009 Funding Endorsement
  
  In a February 22 letter to Florida Senators Martinez and Nelson, FL Department of Community Affairs Secretary Thomas Pelham urged both Senators to support FY 2009 funding for LIHEAP at the fully authorized level of $5.1 billion.

• 01/22/08 Florida Representative Bill Young's letter to FLEAC - LIHEAP Emergency Funds Release

  In a January 22 letter to FLEAC from Representative Young, he advised of a recent LIHEAP contingency funding release, bringing over $2 million in payment assistance funding to Florida.

• 12/11/07 FLEAC Letter to U.S. Senate - Endorsement of FY 2008 LIHEAP Funding Proposal from Sen. Dole (R-NC)

  In an December 11th letter to Senators Mel Martinez and Bill Nelson, FLEAC urged both to endorse and sign Senator Dole's proposal to that any new 2008 LIHEAP funding be allocated equally between base and contingency (emergency) funds.
  

• 10/10/07 FLEAC Letter to Congress - Reallocate FY 2008 LIHEAP Funds Using Florida-favorable Formula

  In an October 10th letter to various US Congressional Representatives, FLEAC urged Congress to consider the House-recommended funding for FY 2008, with a reallocation of a portion of emergency funds into base.

• 09/07/07 FLEAC Letter to the President — Release LIHEAP Contingency Funds

  In a September 7th letter to The White House, FLEAC implored President Bush to release LIHEAP contingency funds, to help qualified Florida households with their high summer energy bills.