Affirms support for SNAP and program's progress in reducing hunger among vulnerable populations in New Jersey.
This resolution (AR 193) expresses New Jersey's support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and condemns federal budget cuts that would reduce SNAP funding by $300 billion over ten years. It urges the U.S. Senate to reject these cuts, noting that nearly 850,000 New Jersey residents - including vulnerable groups like seniors, children, veterans, and the disabled - rely on SNAP benefits to address food insecurity. The resolution specifically references the House of Representatives' May 22, 2025, vote approving these cuts as unconscionable.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
General Assembly Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced May 22, 2025
Last action May 22, 2025
Floor votes · General Assembly May 22, 2025
How they voted
55–7
Passed · 16 other
Total votes 78
May 22, 2025
D
Democratic50
96% Yea
R
Republican28
25% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 22, 2025
Introduced
Filed with Secretary of State
lower
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed Assembly (57-7-13)
lower
May 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
lower
3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Spearman
DDemocratic
P
Craig Coughlin
DDemocratic
P
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
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