US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 6047In Second Chamber

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

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Overview

This bill, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026, aims to increase benefits for veterans and their survivors. It establishes a supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for disabled veterans already receiving a monthly aid and attendance allowance, and increases dependency and indemnity compensation payments. The bill also expands eligibility for VA home loans to include members of the reserve components and National Guard, extends certain loan fee rates, and extends limitations on pension amounts.

Key provisions

Establishes a supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for certain disabled veterans.
Increases dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) payments by 1% the next time DIC is adjusted for cost of living and an additional 0.5% the following adjustment.
Expands eligibility for VA home loans to include reserve components and National Guard members.
Extends loan fee rates for VA home loans through September 30, 2036.
Extends the limitation on pension amounts for hospitalized veterans through September 30, 2036.
Modifies fees for VA home loans, allowing for a fee to be collected from veterans with disabilities rated at 70% or less.

Who is affected

Veterans
Veterans’ survivors
Disabled veterans
Members of the Reserve Components
National Guard members

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Legislative history

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Apr 2, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.

May 19, 2026House

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

May 21, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

May 21, 2026House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)

May 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)

May 21, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)

May 21, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6047, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

May 21, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

May 21, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.

May 21, 2026House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

May 21, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)

Jun 2, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

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