HR 3123
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:36 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, aims to ensure that veterans’ accrued pension benefits are paid to the correct recipients after a veteran’s death. If the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines a veteran is entitled to a pension but doesn’t pay it before the veteran dies, the bill outlines how those unpaid benefits should be distributed – prioritizing the veteran’s spouse, children, or dependent parents, or to the veteran’s estate if no other eligible recipient exists. It also establishes a one-year timeframe for claiming these accrued benefits after a veteran’s death.
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