§ 8629. Studies and reports

• (a) The Secretary, after consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall provide for the collection of data, including—
  • (1) information concerning home energy consumption;
  • (2) the amount, cost and type of fuels used for households eligible for assistance under this subchapter;
  • (3) the type of fuel used by various income groups;
  • (4) the number and income levels of households assisted by this subchapter;
  • (5) the number of households which received such assistance and include one or more individuals who are 60 years or older or disabled or include young children; and
  • (6) any other information which the Secretary determines to be reasonably necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.
• (b) The Secretary shall, no later than June 30 of each fiscal year, submit a report to the Congress containing a detailed compilation of the data under subsection (a) with respect to the prior fiscal year, and a report that describes for the prior fiscal year—
  • (1) the manner in which States carry out the requirements of clauses (2), (5), (8), and (15) of section 8624(b) of this title ; and
  • (2) the impact of each State’s program on recipient and eligible households.