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.

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[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 193 (Monday, November 17, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BARRETT:H.R. 6047.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H4705]

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Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
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Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] · [R-WI-3] · V000135 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-WI-3 current · 2 terms · @RepVanOrden · 2 district offices
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6] · [R-AZ-6] · C001133 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-AZ-6 current · 2 terms · @RepCiscomani · 2 district offices
Del. Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman [R-AS-At Large] · [R-AS-0] · R000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-AS current · 6 terms · @RepAmata · 1 district office
Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] · [R-MP-0] · K000404 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-MP current · 1 term · @RepKimKingHinds · 3 district offices
Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] · [R-NC-9] · H001067 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-NC-9 current · 7 terms · @RepRichHudson · 2 district offices
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] · [R-VA-2] · K000399 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-VA-2 current · 2 terms · @RepJenKiggans · 3 district offices
Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2] · [R-AR-2] · H001072 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
Rep-AR-2 current · 6 terms · @RepFrenchHill · 2 district offices
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · [R-TX-8] · L000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
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Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1] · [R-VA-1] · W000804 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
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Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · [R-IA-1] · M001215 · Co-sponsored 2025-11-17 · original
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Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] · [R-NJ-2] · V000133 · Co-sponsored 2026-01-20
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Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] · [R-CO-5] · C001137 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-04
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Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · [R-IA-2] · H001091 · Co-sponsored 2026-03-12
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Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
2026-04-02T13:25:23ZReported By
2026-02-12T14:23:42ZMarkup By
2025-12-03T13:59:11ZHearings By (full committee)
2025-11-17T17:00:35ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (19)

2026-05-21 18:20:49FloorH38310via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-05-21 18:20:47FloorH37100via House floor actions
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)
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2026-05-21 18:20:47Floor8000via Library of Congress
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)
VoteHouse roll 191 — source
2026-05-21 18:13:38FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
2026-05-21 15:18:09FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-05-21 15:17:11FloorH35000via House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-05-21 14:16:06FloorH8D000via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
2026-05-21 14:14:30FloorH8D000via House floor actions
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.
2026-05-21 14:14:25FloorH30000via House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
2026-05-19 16:26:45FloorH1L210via House floor actions
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.
2026-04-02CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
2026-04-02CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
2026-04-02Committee5000via Library of Congress
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
2026-02-12Committeevia House committee actions
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
2026-02-12Committeevia House committee actions
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2025-12-03Committeevia House committee actions
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2025-11-17IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-11-17IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
Introduced in House
2025-11-17IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

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Display Title2026-04-03T05:38:27Z
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-04-03T05:38:25Z
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-11-19T06:53:18Z
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-11-19T06:48:16Z
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.

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https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr6047rh/xml/BILLS-119hr6047rh.xml
Introduced in House2025-11-17T05:00:00Z
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07 · 2026-04-02 · Reported to House

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.

Related bills

HRES 1300 (119) 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.
Latest: 2026-05-20 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
HR 7009 (119) Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act
Latest: 2026-02-04 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

HAMDT 223 (119)
Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1300, the amendment in the nature of substitute recommended by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the Rules Committee report is adopted.
Submitted 2026-05-21T04:00:00Z
Chamber: House of Representatives
Amends: HR 6047 (119)
Latest: 2026-05-21 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
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H.R. 6047, Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 20262026-03-12T17:18:00Z
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/62209
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on February 12, 2026

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