H.R. 3123

119th Congress

In Committee

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]NY· Introduced 30 April 2025
Open on Congress.gov

2

Cosponsors

20

Actions

0

Amendments

2

Committees

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Latest action

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

3 February 2026·5 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 15 January 2026

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

This bill establishes procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a pension that was due but unpaid at the time of a veteran’s death. Specifically, if the VA issues a decision awarding entitlement to a pension to a veteran prior to the veteran’s death but issues the payment after the veteran dies, the pension must be paid to the first available recipient on the following list: (1) the veteran’s living spouse; (2) the veteran’s living children; (3) the veteran’s living dependent parents; or (4) the estate of the veteran, unless the estate will escheat (i.e., transfer to the state). To be eligible for such pension payments, a claimant of accrued benefits must file an application within one year after the veteran's death.

If no application for accrued benefits is filed within one year following the death of the veteran, the pension must be paid to the veteran’s estate unless the estate will escheat.

Timeline

20 actions

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

    3 February 2026 · IntroReferral

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

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR H1930-1931)

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR H1930-1931)

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  5. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1937-1938)

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  6. Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  7. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  8. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1932)

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3123.

    2 February 2026 · Floor

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-339.

    8 October 2025 · Committee

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-339.

    8 October 2025 · Committee

  12. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.

    8 October 2025 · Calendars

  13. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    23 July 2025 · Committee

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    23 July 2025 · Committee

  15. Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged

    23 July 2025 · Committee

  16. Subcommittee Hearings Held

    24 June 2025 · Committee

  17. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

    15 May 2025 · Committee

  18. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    30 April 2025 · IntroReferral

  19. Introduced in House

    30 April 2025 · IntroReferral

  20. Introduced in House

    30 April 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]NY

Cosponsors

  • Democrat2100%

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

Family relationshipsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Committees

2

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To30 Apr 2025
    • Discharged from23 Jul 2025
    • Markup By23 Jul 2025
    • Reported By8 Oct 2025

    • Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

      • Referred to15 May 2025
      • Hearings By (subcommittee)24 Jun 2025

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To3 Feb 2026

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 30 April 2025 to 2 on 30 September 2025.

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