Makes FY2026 supplemental appropriation of $175 million from General Fund to DHS for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits.
This bill appropriates $175 million from New Jersey's General Fund to the Department of Human Services for Emergency SNAP Replacement Benefits during fiscal year 2026. It directly affects approximately 800,000 New Jersey residents who rely on SNAP benefits, providing monthly replacement payments when their federal SNAP allotment falls short of their certified benefit amount. The replacement benefits, issued via the existing SNAP Electronic Benefit Transfer system, cover the difference to restore full monthly benefits, while state rules and food-purchasing restrictions remain unchanged. The state will seek reimbursement from the federal government by June 30, 2026, for all funds used under this provision.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
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P
Marisa Sweeney
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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