H.R. 3123
119th Congress
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
2
Cosponsors
20
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
3 février 2026·5 months ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 15 janvier 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
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
3 février 2026 · IntroReferral
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2 février 2026 · Floor
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 février 2026 · Floor
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 février 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1937-1938)
2 février 2026 · Floor
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 février 2026 · Floor
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 février 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1932)
2 février 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3123.
2 février 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-339.
8 octobre 2025 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-339.
8 octobre 2025 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.
8 octobre 2025 · Calendars
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
23 juillet 2025 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
23 juillet 2025 · Committee
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
23 juillet 2025 · Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held
24 juin 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
15 mai 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
30 avril 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 avril 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
30 avril 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
2 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]NYCosponsors
- Democrat2100%
- Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
- Democrat:Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]CA
Classification
Policy area
Armed Forces and National SecurityLegislative subjects
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 avril 2025 to 2 on 30 septembre 2025.
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