The “Big Beautiful Bill,” as it has become known, is sitting on President Donald Trump’s desk and is expected to be signed on July 4.
The controversial legislation includes significant cuts to Medicaid, which is known in the state as NJ FamilyCare, funding which will have detrimental effects on the service in the state. Lawmakers in Trenton have already made it clear that the state budget does not have the funds to mitigate such losses.
How many New Jersey residents will lose health care coverage?
According to the state’s Department of Health and Human Services, more than 350,000 eligible residents will likely lose health care coverage in New Jersey. There is also a $3.3 billion annual cut in funding to hospitals and public health funding and $360 million annual cut to the state budget due to reductions in federal funding and provider assessments.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews following a visit to Iowa, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. July 4, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
How did New Jersey’s Congressional delegation vote on the ‘big, beautiful bill’?
New Jersey’s 12-member delegation in the House of Representatives voted along party lines yesterday when the bill was finally called for a vote in the chamber. Republican Reps. Tom Kean Jr., Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew voted in favor of plan to further Trump’s agenda.
Their counterparts, Democratic Reps. Herb Conaway, Josh Gottheimer, LaMonica McIver, Rob Menendez, Donald Norcross, Frank Pallone, Nellie Pou, Mikie Sherrill and Bonnie Watson Coleman voted against the measure.
How do SNAP cuts impact New Jersey?
In addition to Medicaid cuts, there will also be cuts to SNAP food assistance. More than 60% of the New Jersey’s 800,000 recipients are children or seniors.
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What else does the ‘big, beautiful bill’ do?
The bill will also add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits over the next decade, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
There is $121.5 billion for ICE as well as detention center and border wall construction.
It also includes a four-year increase to the cap on the state and local tax deduction, from $10,000 to $40,000 before it reverts back to $10,000 in the fifth year.
The bill would allow for workers to deduct up to $25,000 of tip wages and overtime from their taxes for individuals whose income exceeds $150,000 or couples whose income exceeds $300,000.
Katie Sobko covers the New Jersey Statehouse. Email: sobko@northjersey.com
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