Urges President and Congress to enact "Poverty Line Act of 2023."

SCR 93 is a New Jersey Senate resolution urging the U.S. President and Congress to adopt the "Poverty Line Act of 2023," a proposed federal bill. It does not create new law but advocates for updating how the federal poverty level is calculated - currently based on 1960s food budgets adjusted for inflation - to reflect modern costs like housing, childcare, and healthcare. The resolution states this change would make millions more families eligible for programs like Medicaid and SNAP, particularly affecting those in New Jersey who live above the current poverty line but still struggle to afford basics (e.g., 26% of households in NJ in 2021). The proposed act would also require a federal review of the calculation every four years to ensure it aligns with current living costs.