HR 6986
COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Bill overview
This bill, the COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026, aims to change how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated for determining eligibility and benefits in several federal programs. Specifically, it proposes to exclude increases in income resulting from COLAs under Social Security, Railroad Retirement, and Veterans Affairs programs from being counted when determining eligibility for programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). This means that individuals receiving these COLAs may not see a reduction in their benefits due to the increased income.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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