SR 65 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Supports National Black Caucus of State Legislators efforts to ensure 40 percent of certain federal investments are made in communities of color and other disadvantaged communities.

SR 65 is a Senate resolution supporting the National Black Caucus of State Legislators' efforts to advance President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative. It specifically endorses the Caucus’s Resolution ETE-23-34, which calls for establishing oversight committees to coordinate with federal agencies and ensure 40% of federal infrastructure investments benefit communities of color and other disadvantaged areas. The resolution does not create new funding or alter existing laws but formally expresses the New Jersey Senate’s backing for these coordination efforts. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to share the resolution with federal officials and the National Black Caucus. This is a procedural statement of support, not a policy change.
Issues: Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe resolution supports efforts to ensure 40% of federal infrastructure investments benefit disadvantaged communities, directing government spending.80% confidence Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeSR 65 supports the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to direct federal investments to disadvantaged communities, aligning with broader goals of criminal justice reform and equity.75% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill supports directing federal infrastructure investments to disadvantaged communities. This can include improving school infrastructure and resources, advancing educational access in those areas.75% confidence EnergySupports EnergyThe bill supports efforts to direct 40% of federal infrastructure investments to disadvantaged communities. This often includes clean energy and energy infrastructure projects, aligning with supporting the energy topic.80% confidence EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill supports the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to direct federal investments, including those for environmental protection and pollution reduction, to disadvantaged communities.80% confidence HealthcareSupports HealthcareSR 65 supports efforts to direct 40% of federal investments to disadvantaged communities. The Justice40 Initiative includes public health benefits, implicitly supporting healthcare in these areas.75% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill supports Justice40 Initiative efforts, which aim to direct federal investments, including those for affordable housing, to disadvantaged communities.85% confidence Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSupports ensuring 40% of federal infrastructure investments benefit disadvantaged communities, which would likely create jobs and improve employment standards.75% confidence TechnologySupports TechnologySupports directing federal infrastructure investments to disadvantaged communities, which can include expanding internet access and promoting digital equity.75% confidence TransportationSupports TransportationThe bill supports efforts to direct 40% of federal infrastructure investments, which include transportation, to disadvantaged communities.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 29, 2024 Last action Jan 29, 2024
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Jan 29, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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