S3603 changes how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are counted for SNAP benefits. Affects seniors and disabled people by letting them keep more benefits after COLAs.
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COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Latest action on S. 3603: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who this affects: S3603 primarily affects SNAP households that receive COLA-indexed benefits. This includes seniors, disabled people, and veterans who rely on Social Security and similar programs. The bill also impacts state SNAP agencies and local retailers.
Why this matters: S3603 is important because it helps protect the purchasing power of seniors and disabled people who rely on SNAP and Social Security. By excluding more of the COLA from income calculations, the bill prevents sudden drops in SNAP benefits, which can lead to food insecurity. This change also helps local economies by stabilizing SNAP spending at grocery stores.
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