The resolution affirms the New Jersey General Assembly's support for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its effectiveness in reducing hunger among vulnerable populations in the state. It condemns the recent actions of the United States House of Representatives, which approved significant cuts to SNAP as part of a broader budget bill aimed at reducing federal spending by $1.5 trillion over ten years. Specifically, the House Agriculture Committee's proposal includes a $300 billion reduction in food aid funding, which disproportionately impacts SNAP, a vital resource for many New Jersey residents.

In New Jersey, approximately 850,000 individuals, or nine percent of the population, rely on SNAP benefits, including many of the state's most vulnerable residents such as the elderly, disabled, veterans, and children. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining SNAP funding and urges the United States Senate to reject any proposals that would further diminish this essential safety net. The General Assembly also expresses its commitment to collaborating on identifying efficiencies within SNAP, but firmly opposes budget cuts that would harm food-insecure families and individuals.