Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-6047| House
| Updated: 6/2/2026
Tom Barrett
Republican Representative
Michigan
Cosponsors (14)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This bill aims to enhance financial benefits for veterans and their survivors by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain compensation rates. It establishes a new supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for veterans who are eligible for aid and attendance compensation, with this provision taking effect on December 1, 2026. This measure is designed to provide additional financial support to veterans requiring significant personal care. Additionally, the legislation mandates an increase in Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) amounts for survivors. These increases will occur whenever Social Security benefits are adjusted for cost-of-living, with DIC rising by the same percentage plus an additional one percent, effective December 1, 2026, and terminating after the fifth such increase. The bill also modifies the waiver of VA home loan fees, permitting fees to be collected for subsequent loans and from veterans with a disability rating of 70 percent or less, for a period ending September 30, 2035, with this change effective August 1, 2026.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee Hearings Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Armed Forces and National Security
Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-6047| House
| Updated: 6/2/2026
This bill aims to enhance financial benefits for veterans and their survivors by directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase certain compensation rates. It establishes a new supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for veterans who are eligible for aid and attendance compensation, with this provision taking effect on December 1, 2026. This measure is designed to provide additional financial support to veterans requiring significant personal care. Additionally, the legislation mandates an increase in Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) amounts for survivors. These increases will occur whenever Social Security benefits are adjusted for cost-of-living, with DIC rising by the same percentage plus an additional one percent, effective December 1, 2026, and terminating after the fifth such increase. The bill also modifies the waiver of VA home loan fees, permitting fees to be collected for subsequent loans and from veterans with a disability rating of 70 percent or less, for a period ending September 30, 2035, with this change effective August 1, 2026.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee Hearings Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300.
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Tom Barrett
Republican Representative
Michigan
Cosponsors (14)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)Morgan Luttrell (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
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- HR 119-7009: Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act
- HRES 119-1300: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation