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NJ ACR165
NJ ACR165Urges DHS to apply for federal waivers to facilitate and increase access to SNAP benefits during coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.
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Introduced
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Urges DHS to apply for federal waivers to facilitate and increase access to SNAP benefits during coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak.
AI Summary
This Concurrent Resolution urges the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) to seek federal waivers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make it easier for people to access Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which are federal funds used to help low-income families buy food. The resolution highlights that the COVID-19 outbreak has led to school and college closures, job losses, and reduced incomes, increasing the need for food assistance. By obtaining these waivers, the state aims to streamline SNAP administration, extend eligibility periods, and allow for online enrollment, all to help residents cope with the economic and social impacts of the pandemic.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Christopher Bateman (R)*,
Chris Brown (R)*,
Tom Kean (R)*,
Yvonne Lopez (D)*,
Vincent Mazzeo (D)*,
Pedro Mejia (D)*,
Declan O'Scanlon (R)*,
Nellie Pou (D)*,
Teresa Ruiz (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Annette Chaparro (D),
JoAnn Downey (D),
Aura Dunn (R),
Eric Houghtaling (D),
Mila Jasey (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Brian Stack (D),
Benjie Wimberly (D),
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State (on 03/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/ACR165 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/ACR/165_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/ACR/165_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/ACR/165_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/ACR/165_I1.PDF |
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