AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jun 15, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- The bill modifies how income is counted for SNAP (food assistance) eligibility and benefit determinations
- Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) under Social Security would be excluded from countable income
- Railroad retirement and veterans' benefits COLAs would be excluded from countable income
- Supplementary payments under Social Security would be excluded from countable income
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Excluding these income sources could expand SNAP eligibility for recipients who receive such benefits
- The magnitude of impact on individual eligibility and benefit amounts is not specified in the summary
- No documented effects on program costs, participation rates, or benefit levels are provided
03 — The Path
Now what?
- Introduced in House on January 8, 2026
- Referred to House Committee on Agriculture on January 8, 2026
- Referred to Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture on May 20, 2026
Legislative History
Actions.
- May 20, 2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- Jan 8, 2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Jan 8, 2026 — Introduced in House