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Committee releases Vincent Solomayno nomination for Veterans Affairs after hearing on homes, consent decree and homelessness programs

New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Vincent Solomayno, nominee to lead New Jersey's new Department of Veterans Affairs, described plans to sustain improvements at state veterans homes, complete facility modernization projects pending federal matching funds, and pursue functional zero for veteran homelessness. The committee released his nomination to the full Senate.

Vincent Solomayno, the nominee to head New Jersey’s newly elevated Department of Veterans Affairs, told senators Feb. 19 he intends to “sustain the progress of recent years” and press for continued improvements in care at state veterans homes.

Solomayno highlighted recent upgrades and cited that Paramus, Menlo Park and Vineland veterans homes have improved CMS ratings and now meet 5‑star…

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