A2905

Establishes Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program in DHS.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program in New Jersey to rebrand SNAP for veterans.

The bill establishes the Veterans Assistance for Nutritional Needs Program in the Department of Human Services, a rebranding of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exclusively for veterans. The program aims to increase veterans' enrollment in food assistance benefits. The Division of Family Development is tasked with designing promotional materials, applications, and electronic benefits transfer cards with the new program's branding.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee