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NJ A4139

NJ A4139
Makes supplemental appropriation of $15 million to DMVA for New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for facilities expansion.


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides a supplemental appropriation of $15 million from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs for the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation for the purpose of providing financial assistance to complete facilities expansion, consisting of an additional 11,850 square feet for the Vietnam Era Museum. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation commemorates New Jersey service members who served in Vietnam and their families through storytelling that enhances public understanding of the Vietnam War Era. The Foundation serves over 10,000 New Jersey students annually. The expansion would help the Foundation obtain critical accreditation and recognition from national bodies and public audiences, acquire State-of-the-art equipment to care for museum artifacts, and deliver a premier educational experience that would attract volunteers, tourists, and revenues to the museum and the State.

AI Summary

This bill provides an additional $15 million from the state's General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA) to be given as a grant to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation. This funding is specifically for the foundation to complete an expansion of its facilities, which includes adding 11,850 square feet to the Vietnam Era Museum. The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation honors New Jersey service members who fought in Vietnam and their families, and the museum aims to educate the public about the Vietnam War Era, serving over 10,000 students annually. The expansion is intended to help the foundation achieve important national accreditation, acquire modern equipment for preserving museum artifacts, and enhance its educational offerings to attract visitors and generate revenue for the museum and the state.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/19/2026)

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