TRENTON – Assemblyman Sam Fioochi’s bill to provide financial assistance to New Jersey troops serving overseas and their families earned the approval of the Appropriations Committee today. The bill, A-1183, authorizes a “Support the Troops” specialty license plate.
Veterans can apply for grants to help with mortgage or rent payments, food and clothing, heating or utility bills, emergency home repairs, repair or replacement of essential home appliances, vehicle repair, tuition assistance, and other emergent needs.
“A military deployment creates tremendous hardships, not only for the service men and women, but for their families, too,” said Fiocchi, R – Cumberland, Cape May and Atlantic. “Financial pressures at home can mount up quickly while a soldier is deployed in defense of our country. Often, the soldier is on leave from a full-time job and is making significantly less money in the combat zone.”
The proceeds from the license tags will support the Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom “Yellow Ribbon Grant Program” which is administered by the New Jersey National Guard “Support for Returning Combat Veterans Program.”
The funds will also provide grants for families of New Jersey Army or Air National Guard service members who have been mobilized for more than 90 days and are experiencing financial hardship. Initial cost of the specialty plates will be $50 with a $10 annual renewal fee.
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