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AR 178

Condemns U.S. House of Representatives for passage of budget resolution cutting $1.5 trillion from federal budget and urges U.S. Senate to reject House resolution.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Craig Coughlin and 13 co-sponsors

NJ Assembly condemns House budget plan to slice $1.5T over 10 years and urges Senate to reject, warning Medicaid, SNAP and safety-net programs in NJ would suffer.

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Bill Summary · AR 178

Summary of AR 178 (New Jersey Assembly)

Overview

AR 178 is a New Jersey Assembly resolution condemning the U.S. House of Representatives for passing a budget resolution that House leadership proposes would cut at least $1.5 trillion from the federal budget over ten years. The resolution urges the U.S. Senate to reject the House budget resolution. It is a non-binding expression of the General Assembly of New Jersey.

Purpose and Intent

  • Condemn the U.S. House for the February 25, 2025 budget resolution, which would reduce federal spending by about $1.5 trillion over ten years.
  • Urge the U.S. Senate to reject the House-passed budget resolution.
  • Highlight potential adverse impacts on New Jersey residents and safety-net programs, particularly Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Key Provisions

  • Be It Resolved: The Assembly condemns the U.S. House for passage of the budget resolution and respectfully urges the U.S. Senate to reject it.
  • Transmission: Copies of the resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be sent to:
    • Majority and Minority Leaders of the U.S. Senate
    • Speaker and Minority Leader of the U.S. House
    • Every U.S. Congress member elected from New Jersey
  • Statement of concerns highlights the targeted cuts:
    • $880 billion in cuts from the House Energy and Commerce Committee (Medicare/Medicaid-related programs)
    • $330 billion from the Education and Workforce Committee (education funding)
    • $230 billion from the Agriculture Committee (SNAP)
  • Emphasizes that such cuts are likely to fall on safety-net programs like Medicaid and SNAP, with significant state-level consequences.

Impacts and Beneficiaries (State Level)

  • NJ FamilyCare: Approximately 1.8 million low- and moderate-income residents rely on NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid and CHIP). DHS estimates could see up to $5.2 billion in reduced federal matching funds, about 22% of the program’s current budget.
  • Medicaid: DHS projects up to $4.2 billion in Medicaid funding at risk due to proposed restrictions on funding streams (e.g., provider taxes, directed payments).
  • Hospitals: New Jersey hospital systems could lose up to $4.9 billion in Medicaid funding under policies discussed to achieve the cost reductions.
  • SNAP: About 830,000 low-income New Jersey residents receive SNAP benefits. House-approved cuts could reduce benefits or eligibility, decreasing the number of residents who receive SNAP assistance.
  • Context: Inflation and avian flu contribute to higher food prices, increasing reliance on SNAP for food security.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 27, 2025 (Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference; 2nd Reading)
  • Assembly Action: Passed Assembly with a vote of 46-10-8
  • Status: Filed with the Secretary of State
  • Related measure: SR 126 (companion)

Related Legislation

  • SR 126 (companion Senate resolution)

Note: This resolution expresses state-level opposition and is non-binding. It aims to influence federal dialogue by highlighting potential adverse effects on New Jersey residents and urging federal action accordingly.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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