Following the enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an Executive Order directing all state agencies to immediately evaluate the impacts of the spending law on their budgets, operations, and programs.

“The OBBBA slashes funding for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and other essential programs — all while providing tax cuts and benefits to the ultra-wealthy,” Murphy explained in a statement.

“This law rips away health care from vulnerable children and families, guts food assistance, and raises costs for everyday Americans,” Murphy added.

“By signing this Executive Order, we are mobilizing to mitigate harm to New Jerseyans and planning to navigate new red tape from Washington, D.C.”

Under the executive order, all State agencies are directed to immediately review the OBBBA and its impacts on their budgets, operations, and programs, including services provided to New Jersey residents.

By October 1, 2025, State agencies are required to submit to the Governor’s Office a preliminary assessment of these impacts along with any related legislative measures they recommend the Governor support during the current annual session of the Legislature to protect the State’s finances and its residents’ interests.

By November 15, 2025, all State agencies are required to provide the Governor’s Office with a preliminary list of any non-legislative measures that they recommend considering to address the adverse impacts of the OBBBA on their budgets, operations, and programs, and on New Jersey’s residents.

The Governor’s Office will review the preliminary assessments and recommendations submitted pursuant to this Order and will coordinate responsive activities among State agencies.

The Governor may also consider any additional legislation, gubernatorial measures, and cabinet-level actions to address the impacts of the OBBBA.

Last week, the Department of Human Services, citing the cuts to their department, announced that the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) will no longer accept new applications after July 31, 2025 – a move which will have a devastating impact on thousands of Lakewood-area families.

This executive order takes effect immediately.