Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Directing New Jersey State Agencies to Review Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

TRENTON - Following the enactment of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA, P.L. 119-21), Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 393, directing 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. It undermines efforts to deliver an affordable clean energy future for New Jersey by cutting incentives for renewable energy programs and zero-emission vehicles. The OBBBA will add trillions of dollars to the national debt, and it is projected to exacerbate inflation and increase the federal government’s debt servicing costs, meaning the American people will be forced to pay more for less.

“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a fiscal disaster that fails to deliver for working-class families in New Jersey and across the country,” said Governor Murphy. “This law rips away health care from vulnerable children and families, guts food assistance, and raises costs for everyday Americans. 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. 

This executive order takes effect immediately.

For a copy of Executive Order No. 393, click here.