COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2019

House Bill 5484 - COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5484 COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5484

COLA's Don't Count Act of 2019

This bill revises requirements for determining eligibility and benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to exclude household income received from certain cost-of-living adjustments and supplementary payments under the Social Security Act.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5484

Bill HR 5484 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5484 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5484's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. as of January 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5484

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5484

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Food assistance and relief

- Inflation and prices

- Medicaid

- Medicare

- Nutrition and diet

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Wages and earnings

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5484

COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2019

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income, for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefits, income received from cost of living adjustments made under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act and from supplementary payments received under section 1616 of such Act.

COLA’s Don’t Count Act of 2019