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H.R. 6047 House Armed Forces and National Security

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025

Introduced
Nov 17, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI-7)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on veterans' affairs on Jun 2, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House Nov 17, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Nov 17, 2025
  3. House Committee Hearings Held Dec 3, 2025
  4. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Feb 12, 2026
  5. House Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10. Feb 12, 2026
  6. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577. Apr 2, 2026
  7. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497. Apr 2, 2026
  8. House 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 19, 2026
  9. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707) May 21, 2026
  10. 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, 2026
  11. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047. May 21, 2026
  12. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. May 21, 2026
  13. House 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, 2026
  14. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712) May 21, 2026
  15. House 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
  16. 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
  17. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. May 21, 2026
  18. House
    On Passage May 21, 2026
    Agreed Yea 235 Nay 179 Roll Call
  19. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Jun 2, 2026

Cosponsors

14

Subjects

Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Committees

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    • Referred To , Jun 2, 2026
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    • Reported By , Apr 2, 2026
    • Markup By , Feb 12, 2026
    • Hearings By (full committee) , Dec 3, 2025
    • Referred To , Nov 17, 2025

Summary

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026This 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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