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H.R. 6047: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

Passed HouseMay 21, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Nov 17, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)May 21, 2026, 235–179
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Apr 2, 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.

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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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 21, 2026

On Passage

Passed 235–179

Yea 235majority 208Nay 179

  • Democrats30 yea, 176 nay
  • Republicans204 yea, 3 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: George Whitesides (D-CA), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Derek Tran (D-CA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) and Darren Soto (D-FL) voted Yea; Keith Self (R-TX) voted Nay; and 23 more

See how all 414 members voted

Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 235

Republicans (204)

Independents (1)

Nay 179

Republicans (3) broke with their party

Democrats (176)

Not voting 16

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House May 21, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • May 21, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 235–179
    Roll call 191 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats3017606
    Republicans2043010
    Independents1000
    Total235179016

    House roll call 191: On Passage. Passed.

    33 crossed party lines: 30 Democrats, 3 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

14

Who scored on this bill

316 points earned
  1. 1Tom Barrett R-MI SponsorIntroduced, marked up, reported, passed House4 events+62
  2. 2Jake Auchincloss D-MA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Ami Bera D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Eric Burlison R-MO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Salud Carbajal D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. May 21, 2026Passed the House, 235–179.
  2. Nov 17, 2025Introduced in the House by Tom Barrett.
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  1. Jun 2, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  2. May 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
  3. May 21, 2026Rule 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. May 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
  5. May 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  6. May 21, 2026POSTPONED 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.
  7. May 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
  8. May 21, 2026Passed/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)
  9. May 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
  10. May 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. May 19, 2026Rules 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.
  12. Apr 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
  13. Apr 2, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
  14. Feb 12, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  15. Feb 12, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
  16. Dec 3, 2025Committee Hearings Held
  17. Nov 17, 2025Introduced in House
  18. Nov 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.