S. 3603In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would delay when Social Security COLAs count against SNAP benefits
Data as of July 12, 2026
S 3603 would push the SNAP COLA counting date from July 1 to January 1, easing benefit reductions for recipients.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
S 3603 would change SNAP income rules by moving the date that Social Security and SSI cost-of-living adjustments start counting against benefits from July 1 to January 1. It would also exclude state supplementary payments made alongside SSI from SNAP income calculations entirely. If passed, the changes would take effect October 1, 2027.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and others who receive Social Security or SSI and also rely on SNAP for food assistance.
Why does it matter?
By counting COLA increases later and excluding state supplementary payments, less household income would count against SNAP eligibility, likely resulting in higher or more stable benefits for affected recipients.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
- Introduced:
- January 8, 2026
- Latest action:
- January 8, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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