SR 72 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Calls upon federal government to permit use of SNAP and WIC benefits to pay for diaper purchases.

This New Jersey Senate Resolution (SR 72) calls on the federal government to allow SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits to be used for purchasing diapers. It directly addresses families who struggle with diaper costs - infants use 10-12 diapers daily, costing $70-$80 monthly - and notes that current rules exclude diapers from these benefits despite their critical health and economic impact. The resolution does not change existing federal policy but urges the federal government to permit this use to reduce diaper need, improve child health outcomes, and ease financial strain on working parents. It is a non-binding request, not a law.
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Introduced Feb 8, 2024 Last action Feb 8, 2024
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