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NJ ACR118
NJ ACR118Urges Governor to declare public health emergency due to ongoing roll-out of federal law.
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the Governor of New Jersey to declare a public health emergency due to the ongoing roll-out of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The act includes over $1 trillion in cuts to health care programs and social services programs. As a result of the federal act, the State could face cuts to SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid while New Jersey continues to pay a disproportionate share in federal taxes--often receiving several billions less in federal funds compared to the taxes the State pays to the federal government. In 2024, the State received approximately $68 billion less in federal aid than it paid to the federal government in taxes. The federal act also increases the fiscal burden of the states for administration of federal programs in certain circumstances - potentially cutting into the revenues of the State. Consequently, the Governor should take appropriate action to protect our State and our citizens against the harmful impact of the "One Big Beautiful Act" on the State's middle- and working-class citizens.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution respectfully urges the Governor of New Jersey to declare a public health emergency due to the implementation of a federal law called the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." This federal act, which includes over $1 trillion in cuts to health care and social services programs, is expected to negatively impact New Jersey by potentially reducing funding for essential programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children program), and Medicaid. The resolution highlights that New Jersey already pays more in federal taxes than it receives back in federal aid, with the state paying approximately $68 billion more in 2024. Furthermore, the federal law is anticipated to increase the financial burden on states for administering federal programs, which could further strain New Jersey's revenues and negatively affect its middle- and working-class citizens, particularly in light of rising inflation and the potential impact on student loan borrowers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/ACR118 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/ACR/118_I1.HTM |
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