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NJ ACR118
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Urges New Jersey's Governor to declare a public health emergency in response to the federal "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (Pub. L. 119-21), which became law on July 4, 2025
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Cites over $1 trillion in federal cuts to healthcare programs including SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid that would affect low-income households in New Jersey
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Notes New Jersey paid approximately $68 billion more in federal taxes than it received back in federal funding during fiscal year 2024
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Raises concerns about approximately 42.7 million student loan borrowers facing wage garnishment and elimination of most income-based repayment plans for new borrowers
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Requests the Governor take necessary actions to protect New Jersey citizens from the federal law's effects on middle- and working-class residents
Legislative Description
Urges Governor to declare public health emergency due to ongoing roll-out of federal law.
Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
2/19/2026