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H.R. 6047 119th Congress House

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compens… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary.

Introduced: November 17, 2025 Introduced by: Tom Barrett Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
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Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 2, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2026 · 3:17 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2026 · 6:20 PM EDT
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, 2026 · 2:14 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
May 21, 2026 · 6:13 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
May 21, 2026 · 2:16 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
May 21, 2026 · 2:14 PM EDT
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, 2026 · 6:20 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026 · 3:18 PM EDT
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 19, 2026
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.
Apr 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
Apr 2, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
Feb 12, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Feb 12, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee Hearings Held
Nov 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 21, 2026 House · vote #191 On Passage Passed 235–179 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 223 – Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1300, the amendment in the nature of substitute recommended by the Commi… Agreed to May 21, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

This bill expands specified benefits programs for veterans and their survivors and establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain disabled veterans.

The bill establishes a supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for veterans who are already eligible for a monthly aid and attendance allowance due to service-connected disabilities or traumatic brain injury.

The bill increases the rate of dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) by an additional 1% the next time DIC is adjusted for cost of living and an additional 0.5% the following adjustment. DIC is a monthly payment made to eligible survivors of (1) certain veterans who died due to a service-connected condition; (2) service members killed in the line of duty; or (3) veterans who were totally disabled by a service-connected disability for a certain period.

The bill expands eligibility for loans under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan program to certain members of the reserve components and National Guard by expanding what qualifies as active duty. The bill includes annual training duty as qualifying active duty and grants eligibility for VA loan guarantees after 14 days of active-duty service (with an additional fee).

Under the VA home loan program, the bill extends certain loan fee rates through September 30, 2036, and increases the fees for certain refinancing loans and loan assumptions.

The bill extends the limitation on pension amounts for certain hospitalized or institutionalized veterans through September 30, 2036.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 1300 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of…
  • HR 7009 Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 37

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 Cosponsors 14
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Mar 12, 2026
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Crank, Jeff
Colorado · Mar 4, 2026
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jan 20, 2026
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Nov 17, 2025
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Nov 17, 2025
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Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Nov 17, 2025
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Nov 17, 2025
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Kiggans, Jennifer A.
Virginia · Nov 17, 2025
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King-Hinds, Kimberlyn
Northern Mariana Islands · Nov 17, 2025
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Luttrell, Morgan
Texas · Nov 17, 2025
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Miller-Meeks, Mariannette
Iowa · Nov 17, 2025
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Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
American Samoa · Nov 17, 2025
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Van Orden, Derrick
Wisconsin · Nov 17, 2025
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Nov 17, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6047: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-6047/
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