COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-06-15T19:43:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6986 COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/15/2026, 7:43 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6986

The bill titled "COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026" was introduced in the 119th Congress on January 8, 2026. The bill, designated as H.R. 6986, aims to address the calculation of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs). Further specifics or provisions of the bill are not explicitly provided in the context object.

Congressional Summary of HR 6986

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6986

Bill HR 6986 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2026. Bill HR 6986 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 8, 2026. Bill HR 6986's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. as of May 20, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6986

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6986

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income, for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefits, increased income received from cost of living adjustments made under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, section 3(a)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231b(a)(1)), or section 5312 of title 38 of the United States Code, and income received from supplementary payments received under section 1616 of the Social Security Act.