H.R. 6047

119th Congress

In Committee

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI· Introduced 17 November 2025
Open on Congress.gov

14

Cosponsors

20

Actions

1

Amendments

2

Committees

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

2 June 2026·1 month ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 18 May 2026

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.

Timeline

20 actions

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

    2 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  3. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  4. 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.

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  5. 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)

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  6. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  7. 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.

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  8. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)

    21 May 2026 · Floor

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

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  11. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191).

    21 May 2026 · Floor

  12. 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.

    19 May 2026 · Floor

  13. 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.

    19 May 2026 · Floor

  14. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.

    2 April 2026 · Calendars

  15. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.

    2 April 2026 · Calendars

  16. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.

    2 April 2026 · Committee

  17. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.

    2 April 2026 · Committee

  18. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.

    2 April 2026 · Committee

  19. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.

    2 April 2026 · Committee

  20. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.

    2 April 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

14 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI

Cosponsors

  • Republican14100%

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

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

Committees

2

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To17 Nov 2025
    • Hearings By (full committee)3 Dec 2025
    • Markup By12 Feb 2026
    • Reported By2 Apr 2026

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To2 Jun 2026

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 11 on 17 November 2025 to 14 on 12 March 2026.

Amendments

1

  • HAMDT 223Agreed

    21 May 2026

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