Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 8, 2026Agriculture and Food
S. 3603
COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 8, 2026)
COLAs Don't Count Act of 2026
This bill revises requirements for determining eligibility and benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to exclude income received from certain (1) cost-of-living adjustments under the Social Security Act and to railroad retirement and veterans' benefits, and (2) supplementary payments under the Social Security Act.
What just happenedJan 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors
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- Introduced in SenateJan 8, 2026