Rules Committee · May 21, 2026
H.Amdt. 223: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
Tom Barrett (R-MI)
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
H.R. 6047 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security
A Republican bill with 14 Republican cosponsors · See all 14 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 235–179
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase several payment rates. It establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for veterans eligible for certain aid and attendance. The bill also adjusts how dependency and indemnity compensation increases relative to Social Security benefits. Additionally, it modifies fee waivers for housing loans and extends limits on pension payments. Finally, it expands eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to certain members of the National Guard and Reserve components.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill significantly increases various forms of disability, dependency, and pension payments while expanding housing loan opportunities.
- Scored +8
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?
The bill increases monthly aid and attendance allowances, dependency and indemnity compensation, and expands housing loan eligibility for many veterans.
- Scored +4
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill increases specific monthly compensation and pension payment limits for qualifying individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 235 yes · 179 no
05/21/2026 · Roll call 191 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Supplemental Allowance for Veterans: Veterans eligible for a monthly aid and attendance allowance under specific subsections will receive a supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: The Secretary is directed to increase dollar amounts for dependency and indemnity compensation by a percentage tied to Social Security increases, plus an additional one percent for the first increase (Section 2(b)).
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Extended Pension Payment Limits: The date for certain limits on pension payments is extended from January 31, 2033, to September 30, 2036 (Section 4).
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Expanded Housing Loan Eligibility: Members of the Reserve components and the National Guard receive an expanded definition of "active duty" for housing loan purposes (Section 5(a)(1)).
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New Housing Loan Eligibility for Short-Term Service: Individuals who have completed at least 14 days of specific service and continued until the completion of entry-level and skill training are now included in the definition of "veteran" for home loans (Section 5(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Additional Loan Fees for Certain Personnel: Individuals seeking housing loan benefits under the expanded eligibility for those with at least 14 days of service must pay an additional loan fee of 1.00 added to the percentage in the loan fee table (Section 5(a)(2) and Section 5(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill significantly increases various forms of disability, dependency, and pension payments while expanding housing loan opportunities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill increases specific monthly compensation and pension payment limits for qualifying individuals. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Expanded benefits for National Guard and Reserve members may benefit those serving in rural areas.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill increases monthly aid and attendance allowances, dependency and indemnity compensation, and expands housing loan eligibility for many veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill expands eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to certain National Guard and Reserve members.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The expansion of housing loan eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members may slightly stimulate housing activity.
- 6/2/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 5/21/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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)
- 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)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
- 5/19/2026
- 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.
- 4/2/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/12/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- Committee Hearings Held
- 11/17/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HR-7009: Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act
- 119-HRES-1300: 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.
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