Urges Governor to develop plan for applying to VA State Home Construction Grant Program.

ACR 97 is a concurrent resolution urging the Governor to create a plan for applying to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' State Home Construction Grant Program. This program provides federal grants covering up to 65% of costs for constructing, renovating, or repairing state-operated veterans homes and care facilities. The resolution highlights that New Jersey’s three existing veterans homes serve only 948 residents - far below the needs of over 350,000 veterans in the state, with more than half aged 65+. It does not create new law but formally requests the Governor develop a strategy to access these federal funds for expanding veterans care.