Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew JerseyReported
A 5442: Amends FY2027 appropriations act to reassign a portion of appropriation for Eid Committee of New Jersey to Cultural Society of Bergen County to support Mom's Food Pantry.
Shama Haider
A 5442 status: Reported — Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading (updated Sep 17, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
61OUT OF 100
Score:61/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill reallocates $300,000 from a previously appropriated grant for the Eid Committee of New Jersey to the Cultural Society of Bergen County.
Who is affected
The Eid Committee of New Jersey loses $300,000 in funding; the Cultural Society of Bergen County receives $300,000 for their Mom's Food Pantry.
Requirements and enforcement
The Treasury must adjust the grant disbursements for FY2027 according to the new appropriation figures.
Costs and funding
The bill is budget-neutral; it does not increase the total FY2027 appropriation.
When it takes effect
Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Potential benefits
Supports direct food assistance and basic necessity provision for families in Bergen County.
Risks and tradeoffs
Funding for the Eid Committee's community engagement initiatives is substantially reduced.
What is still unknown
The long-term impact on the Eid Committee’s ability to conduct its engagement initiative is not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Reallocates state funds to a functioning non-profit
- Maintains overall fiscal neutrality
- Supports direct service-based local operations
Risks
- Reduces funding for the original grant recipient
- Disrupts ongoing programs of the Eid Committee
- Requires administrative re-processing of grants
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases support for regional food security
- Assists families with essential groceries
- Strengthens the local social safety net
Risks
- Defunds specific community engagement programming
- Limits outreach capacity of the Eid Committee
- Shifts political priority between demographic programs
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Publicly documented legislative adjustment
- Clear disclosure of funding redirection
- Adherence to standard appropriation amendment process
Risks
- Limited transparency in original reallocation decision
- Lack of competitive bidding for diverted funds
- Potential for political influence in grant changes
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhances access to basic nutrition
- Reduces household food insecurity
- Promotes family economic stability
Risks
- Loss of community wellness engagement activities
- Uncertainty regarding long-term pantry sustainability
- Reduces breadth of community health programming
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill creates a budgetary loss for the Eid Committee of New Jersey, which may result in a cessation or reduction of its currently planned community engagement activities.
Analysis scope
Source provided is legislative metadata and bill text only.
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