The resolution urges the Governor of New Jersey to declare a public health emergency in response to the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was enacted on July 4, 2025. The act is expected to have detrimental effects on middle- and working-class Americans, particularly through over $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care and social service programs, including SNAP, WIC, and Medicaid. New Jersey, which already pays significantly more in federal taxes than it receives in funding, is projected to face increased fiscal challenges as the state may have to manage these cuts while dealing with rising homelessness and the need for social services.

The resolution highlights that approximately 42.7 million student loan borrowers will be adversely affected by the act, as they will be required to repay their loans amid rising inflation, potentially increasing their reliance on social programs that may soon be eliminated. The act's elimination of income-based repayment plans for new borrowers further targets those seeking socio-economic mobility. Given these concerns, the resolution calls for the Governor to take necessary actions to safeguard the state's citizens from the negative impacts of the federal legislation.