S. 3603: COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-01-08 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 7 |
| Latest action | 2026-01-08 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-01-08):
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.
Cosponsors (7)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2026-01-08 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-01-08 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-01-08 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2026-01-08 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-01-08 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-01-08 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH 2026-01-14 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3603?
S. 3603 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3603 are available on congress.gov.
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