U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB6047: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Status: Passed one chamber, June 2, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act 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.
From the introduced text, June 2, 2026:
AN ACT 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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Increase in rates of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs (a) Increase to rates of wartime disability compensation (1) In general Section 1114 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (u) In the case of a veteran eligible for a monthly aid and attendance allowance under subsection (r) or subsection (t) of this section, the Secretary shall, in addition to the total amount of compensation for which the veteran is eligible under this section, pay the veteran a supplemental monthly allowance at the rate of $833.33. . (2) Effective date; applicability Subsection (u) of such section (as added by paragraph (1)) shall take effect on December 1, 2026, and shall apply to months beginning on or after such date. (b) Increase to rates of dependency and indemnity compensation Section 5312 of such title is amended …
Sponsors
- Tom Barrett (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
- Mike Bost (R, HD-012)
- Derrick Van Orden (R, HD-003)
- Juan Ciscomani (R, HD-AZ-6)
- Amata Radewagen (R, HD-000)
- Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R, HD-000)
- Richard Hudson (R, HD-009)
- Jennifer Kiggans (R, HD-002)
- French Hill (R, HD-AR-2)
- Morgan Luttrell (R, HD-008)
- Robert Wittman (R, HD-001)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R, HD-001)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : 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)
- : 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)
- : 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)
Votes
- On Passage (May 21, 2026): 235 yea, 179 nay, passed
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership, Veterans' pensions and compensation, Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs, Government lending and loan guarantees, Armed Forces and National Security, User charges and fees
Common questions
- What is HB6047?
- HB6047 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026.
- What does HB6047 do?
- In its own words: An act 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.
- What is the status of HB6047?
- Passed one chamber as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6047?
- Tom Barrett (R, HD-007), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6047?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6047
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