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COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
2/4/2026, 11:36 PM
Summary of Bill S 3603
The "COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as Senate Bill 3603 on January 8, 2026. The bill aims to address an issue related to Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs) and likely contains provisions that impact how these adjustments are calculated or applied. The details of specific directives or actions proposed in the bill are not explicitly provided in the context. The latest update on the bill occurred on February 3, 2026. Further information can be accessed through the bill's official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3603/BILLS-119s3603is.pdf.
Congressional Summary of S 3603
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 S 3603
Bill S 3603 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 8, 2026. Bill S 3603 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 8, 2026. Bill S 3603's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of January 8, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3603
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3603
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3603
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the cost of living adjustment exclusion from income under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the cost of living adjustment exclusion from income under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3603
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