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NJ SR135
Resolution
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Mcknight
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AI Summary
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Expresses New Jersey Senate support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its role in reducing hunger among vulnerable populations in the state
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Condemns the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a budget bill on May 22, 2025 that includes approximately $300 billion in cuts to food aid funding over ten years, largely targeting SNAP
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Urges the U.S. Senate to reject the proposed SNAP cuts and any subsequent proposals that would reduce food assistance funding
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Notes that nearly 850,000 New Jersey residents (9% of the population) rely on SNAP benefits, and nearly 1.1 million are food insecure—a 65% increase since 2020
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, congressional leadership, and all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Affirms support for SNAP and program's progress in reducing hunger among vulnerable populations in New Jersey.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
6/23/2025