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NJ ACR97
NJ ACR97Urges Governor to develop plan for applying to VA State Home Construction Grant Program.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution respectfully urges the Governor to develop a plan for applying to the State Home Construction Grant Program under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). In 1866, New Jersey Governor Marcus L. Ward introduced the concept of veterans homes in the United States after having concern for the wounded and sick soldiers of the Civil War. There are currently 162 state veterans homes across the United States, with the following three located in New Jersey: (1) Veterans Memorial Home-Paramus; (2) Veterans Memorial Home-Menlo Park; and (3) Veterans Memorial Home-Vineland. These New Jersey state veterans homes provide around-the-clock care and supply a crucial need for veterans with low incomes and veterans seeking care as they grow older. With over half of the adult veteran population being age 65 and older, it is imperative that New Jersey provide for these deserving individuals. The current State veterans homes provide services for 948 residents, but this covers just a small portion of the over 350,000 veterans in New Jersey. The VA State Home Construction Grant Program assists with construction, renovation, or repair of State-owned and operated nursing homes, domiciliaries, and adult day health care facilities by providing federal grants of up to 65 percent of the total cost. It is important that New Jersey strive to offer increased availability of these essential services for veterans who have served the United States.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution respectfully urges the Governor of New Jersey to develop a strategic plan for applying to the VA State Home Construction Grant Program, which provides federal grants to help states construct, renovate, or repair veterans' care facilities. The resolution highlights the historical context of veterans' homes in the state, dating back to 1866 when Governor Marcus L. Ward first introduced the concept following the Civil War. Currently, New Jersey has three state veterans homes located in Paramus, Menlo Park, and Vineland, which provide around-the-clock medical care for 948 residents—a small fraction of the state's over 350,000 veterans, with more than half being 65 years or older. The VA grant program can cover up to 65 percent of total facility construction costs, and the resolution emphasizes the critical need to expand services for veterans who have served and defended the United States. If passed, the resolution would require copies to be sent to key government officials, including the Governor, President, Vice President, Congress members, VA Secretary, and the state's Adjutant General.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
Wayne DeAngelo (D)*,
Cleopatra Tucker (D)*,
Roy Freiman (D),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR97 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/97_I1.HTM |
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