COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-02-04T23:36:10Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3603 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.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3603

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate 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.