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NJ A 638

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Requires public institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Medal military recipients.

New Jersey · 222 · lower

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Did NJ A 638 pass?

Not yet. NJ A 638 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-13): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

What is NJ A 638 about?

NJ A 638 is a bill in the 222 titled “Requires public institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for Medal of Honor and Purple Heart Medal military recipients.”.

Who sponsors NJ A 638?

Bergen, Brian is the primary sponsor of NJ A 638, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-01-13 — Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

  • Bergen, Brianprimary
  • DePhillips, Christopher P.cosponsor
  • Simonsen, Erik K.cosponsor
  • McClellan, Antwan L.cosponsor
  • DiMaio, Johncosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee

    introduction,referral-committee

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Official source

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A638

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