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Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

H.R. 6047 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 6047119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 11/17/2025REP. BARRETTR-MI · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.50 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY

15 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 14 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI) (Introduced 11/17/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.50 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 15 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee
Latest Action06/02/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Summary (1)

Reported to House (04/02/2026)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 6047 EH: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 6047

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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.

1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026.

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 generalSection 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; applicabilitySubsection (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 compensationSection 5312 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) (1)Whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) as a result of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)), the Secretary shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), effective on the date of such increase in benefit amounts, increase the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the date of such increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act, by a percentage equal to the sum of— (A)the percentage by which such benefit amounts are increased; and (B)one percent. (2)After the first increase under paragraph (1) to the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, the Secretary shall carry out paragraph (1)(B) by substituting one half of one percent for one percent. (3)Whenever there is an increase under paragraph (1) in amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation, the Secretary shall publish such amounts, as increased pursuant to such paragraph, in the Federal Register at the same time as the material required by section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) is published by reason of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)). (4)The requirement to increase, pursuant to paragraph (1), the amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311 (a) of this title by the Secretary shall— (A)take effect on December 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to months beginning on or after such date; and (B)terminate after the date on which the second increase to such amounts pursuant to such paragraph occurs..

3.Modification of waivers of fees collected for housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans AffairsSection 3729(b)(2) of such title is amended, in the loan fee table— (1)by striking June 9, 2034 each place it appears and inserting September 30, 2036; (2)in subparagraph (E), by striking 0.50 both places it appears and inserting 1.42; and (3)in subparagraph (I), by striking 0.50 each place it appears and inserting 1.0.

4.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of such title is amended by striking January 31, 2033 and inserting September 30, 2036.

5.Home affordability for Guard and Reserve (a)Short titleThis section may be cited as the Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act. (b)Eligibility of certain members of the reserve components and the National Guard for guaranteed housing loans (1)Expanded definition of active duty for purposes of housing loansSection 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9)The term active duty has the meanings as follows: (A)In the case of members of the regular components of the Armed Forces, the meaning given such term in section 101(21)(A). (B)In the case of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces— (i)service on active duty (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10), inactive-duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10), or annual training duty; or (ii)service on active duty under a call or order to active duty under section 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12301(h), 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b of title 10 or section 713 of title 14, but not including inactive duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10) or annual training duty. (C)In the case of a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States, in addition to service described in subparagraph (B), full-time service— (i)in the National Guard of a State for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the National Guard; (ii)in the National Guard when performing full-time National Guard duty (as defined in section 101 of title 32); or (iii)in the National Guard when performing active duty (as defined in section 101 of title 32).. (2)Retroactive applicability to service performedThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any service performed on or after September 11, 2001. (c)Expansion of eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to certain additional personnel upon payment of additional loan fee (1)Expansion to individuals with at least 14 days of serviceSection 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph: (8)The term veteran also includes, for purposes of home loans (subject to the additional loan fee in section 3729(b)(4)(J) of this title), an individual who— (A)is not otherwise eligible for the benefits of this chapter; (B)has completed a total service of at least 14 days on active duty under paragraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (9); and (C)following completion of such service, continued to serve until the completion of entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of this title).. (2)Basic entitlementSection 3702(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (H)Each individual described in section 3701(b)(8) of this title.. (3)Additional loan fee for such individualsSection 3729(b)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (J)In the case of a housing loan in which the veteran has eligibility under section 3701(b)(8) of this title and does not otherwise have eligibility, the loan fee table in paragraph (2) shall be applied to the veteran or other obligor (as applicable) by adding 1.00 to the percentage in the table.. (4)Notification to personnelThe Secretary of Veteran Affairs shall provide information about this benefit to the Secretary of Defense to ensure that each member of a reserve component or a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States who completes entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of title 38, United States Code) after the date of the enactment of this Act is notified of their eligibility for housing loan benefits under chapter 37 of such title, including eligibility (subject to the additional loan fee) under section 3701(b)(8) of such title. Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 6047 IH: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-11-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 6047IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 17, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself, Mr. Bost, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Ciscomani, Mrs. Radewagen, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Hill of Arkansas, Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Wittman, and Mrs. Miller-Meeks) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025.2.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 generalSection 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; applicabilitySubsection (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 compensationSection 5312 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)(1)Whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) as a result of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)), the Secretary shall, effective on the date of such increase in benefit amounts, increase the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the date of such increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act, by a percentage equal to the sum of—(A)the percentage by which such benefit amounts are increased; and(B)one percent.(2)Whenever there is an increase under paragraph (1) in amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation, the Secretary shall publish such amounts, as increased pursuant to such paragraph, in the Federal Register at the same time as the material required by section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) is published by reason of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)).(3)The requirement to increase the amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary pursuant to paragraph (1) shall—(A)take effect on December 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to months beginning on or after such date; and(B)terminate after the date on which the fifth increase to such amounts pursuant to such paragraph occurs..3.Modification of waivers of fees collected for housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans AffairsSection 3729(c) of such title is amended—(1)in paragraph (1), by striking A fee and inserting Subject to paragraph (2), a fee;(2)by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (4); and(3)by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:(2)During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025 and ending on September 30, 2035, a fee may be collected under this section—(A)for a subsequent loan (as such term is defined in subsection (b)); and(B)from a veteran who is receiving compensation (or who, but for the receipt of retirement pay or active service pay, would be entitled to receive compensation) on the basis of a disability rated at 70 percent or less.(3)The authority under paragraph (2) shall take effect on August 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to months beginning on or after such date..

Referred in Senate (RFS)

119 HR 6047 : Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6047IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 2, 2026 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026.2.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 generalSection 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; applicabilitySubsection (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 compensationSection 5312 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)(1)Whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) as a result of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)), the Secretary shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), effective on the date of such increase in benefit amounts, increase the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the date of such increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act, by a percentage equal to the sum of—(A)the percentage by which such benefit amounts are increased; and(B)one percent.(2)After the first increase under paragraph (1) to the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, the Secretary shall carry out paragraph (1)(B) by substituting one half of one percent for one percent. (3)Whenever there is an increase under paragraph (1) in amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation, the Secretary shall publish such amounts, as increased pursuant to such paragraph, in the Federal Register at the same time as the material required by section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) is published by reason of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)).(4)The requirement to increase, pursuant to paragraph (1), the amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311 (a) of this title by the Secretary shall—(A)take effect on December 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to months beginning on or after such date; and(B)terminate after the date on which the second increase to such amounts pursuant to such paragraph occurs..3.Modification of waivers of fees collected for housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans AffairsSection 3729(b)(2) of such title is amended, in the loan fee table—(1)by striking June 9, 2034 each place it appears and inserting September 30, 2036; (2)in subparagraph (E), by striking 0.50 both places it appears and inserting 1.42; and(3)in subparagraph (I), by striking 0.50 each place it appears and inserting 1.0.4.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of such title is amended by striking January 31, 2033 and inserting September 30, 2036.5.Home affordability for Guard and Reserve(a)Short titleThis section may be cited as the Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act.(b)Eligibility of certain members of the reserve components and the National Guard for guaranteed housing loans(1)Expanded definition of active duty for purposes of housing loansSection 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(9)The term active duty has the meanings as follows:(A)In the case of members of the regular components of the Armed Forces, the meaning given such term in section 101(21)(A). (B)In the case of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces—(i)service on active duty (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10), inactive-duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10), or annual training duty; or(ii)service on active duty under a call or order to active duty under section 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12301(h), 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b of title 10 or section 713 of title 14, but not including inactive duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10) or annual training duty.(C)In the case of a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States, in addition to service described in subparagraph (B), full-time service—(i)in the National Guard of a State for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the National Guard; (ii)in the National Guard when performing full-time National Guard duty (as defined in section 101 of title 32); or(iii)in the National Guard when performing active duty (as defined in section 101 of title 32)..(2)Retroactive applicability to service performedThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any service performed on or after September 11, 2001.(c)Expansion of eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to certain additional personnel upon payment of additional loan fee(1)Expansion to individuals with at least 14 days of serviceSection 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:(8)The term veteran also includes, for purposes of home loans (subject to the additional loan fee in section 3729(b)(4)(J) of this title), an individual who—(A)is not otherwise eligible for the benefits of this chapter;(B)has completed a total service of at least 14 days on active duty under paragraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (9); and(C)following completion of such service, continued to serve until the completion of entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of this title)..(2)Basic entitlementSection 3702(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(H)Each individual described in section 3701(b)(8) of this title..(3)Additional loan fee for such individualsSection 3729(b)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(J)In the case of a housing loan in which the veteran has eligibility under section 3701(b)(8) of this title and does not otherwise have eligibility, the loan fee table in paragraph (2) shall be applied to the veteran or other obligor (as applicable) by adding 1.00 to the percentage in the table..(4)Notification to personnelThe Secretary of Veteran Affairs shall provide information about this benefit to the Secretary of Defense to ensure that each member of a reserve component or a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States who completes entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of title 38, United States Code) after the date of the enactment of this Act is notified of their eligibility for housing loan benefits under chapter 37 of such title, including eligibility (subject to the additional loan fee) under section 3701(b)(8) of such title.Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 6047 RH: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 497119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 6047[Report No. 119–577]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESNovember 17, 2025Mr. Barrett (for himself, Mr. Bost, Mr. Van Orden, Mr. Ciscomani, Mrs. Radewagen, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Hudson, Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia, Mr. Hill of Arkansas, Mr. Luttrell, Mr. Wittman, and Mrs. Miller-Meeks) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsApril 2, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Crank, and Mrs. HinsonApril 2, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on November 17, 2025A BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026.2.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 generalSection 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; applicabilitySubsection (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 compensationSection 5312 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)(1)Whenever there is an increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) as a result of a determination made under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)), the Secretary shall, except as provided in paragraph (2), effective on the date of such increase in benefit amounts, increase the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, as such amounts were in effect immediately before the date of such increase in benefit amounts payable under title II of the Social Security Act, by a percentage equal to the sum of—(A)the percentage by which such benefit amounts are increased; and(B)one percent.(2)After the first increase under paragraph (1) to the dollar amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation by the Secretary under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311(a) of this title, the Secretary shall carry out paragraph (1)(B) by substituting one half of one percent for one percent. (3)Whenever there is an increase under paragraph (1) in amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation, the Secretary shall publish such amounts, as increased pursuant to such paragraph, in the Federal Register at the same time as the material required by section 215(i)(2)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(2)(D)) is published by reason of a determination under section 215(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)).(4)The requirement to increase, pursuant to paragraph (1), the amounts in effect for the payment of dependency and indemnity compensation under paragraph (1) and paragraph (3) of section 1311 (a) of this title by the Secretary shall—(A)take effect on December 1, 2026, and shall apply with respect to months beginning on or after such date; and(B)terminate after the date on which the second increase to such amounts pursuant to such paragraph occurs..3.Modification of waivers of fees collected for housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans AffairsSection 3729(b)(2) of such title is amended, in the loan fee table—(1)by striking June 9, 2034 each place it appears and inserting September 30, 2036; (2)in subparagraph (E), by striking 0.50 both places it appears and inserting 1.40; and(3)in subparagraph (I), by striking 0.50 each place it appears and inserting 1.0.4.Extension of certain limits on payments of pensionSection 5503(d)(7) of such title is amended by striking January 31, 2033 and inserting September 30, 2036.5.Home affordability for Guard and Reserve(a)Short titleThis section may be cited as the Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act.(b)Eligibility of certain members of the reserve components and the National Guard for guaranteed housing loans(1)Expanded definition of active duty for purposes of housing loansSection 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(9)The term active duty has the meanings as follows:(A)In the case of members of the regular components of the Armed Forces, the meaning given such term in section 101(21)(A). (B)In the case of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces—(i)service on active duty (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10), inactive-duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10), or annual training duty; or(ii)service on active duty under a call or order to active duty under section 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12301(h), 12302, 12304, 12304a, or 12304b of title 10 or section 713 of title 14, but not including inactive duty training (as defined in section 101(d) of title 10) or annual training duty.(C)In the case of a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States, in addition to service described in subparagraph (B), full-time service—(i)in the National Guard of a State for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the National Guard; (ii)in the National Guard when performing full-time National Guard duty (as defined in section 101 of title 32); or(iii)in the National Guard when performing active duty (as defined in section 101 of title 32)..(2)Retroactive applicability to service performedThe amendments made by this subsection shall apply with respect to any service performed on or after September 11, 2001.(c)Expansion of eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to certain additional personnel upon payment of additional loan fee(1)Expansion to individuals with at least 14 days of serviceSection 3701(b) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:(8)The term veteran also includes, for purposes of home loans (subject to the additional loan fee in section 3729(b)(4)(J) of this title), an individual who—(A)is not otherwise eligible for the benefits of this chapter;(B)has completed a total service of at least 14 days on active duty under paragraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (9); and(C)following completion of such service, continued to serve until the completion of entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of this title)..(2)Basic entitlementSection 3702(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:(H)Each individual described in section 3701(b)(8) of this title..(3)Additional loan fee for such individualsSection 3729(b)(4) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(J)In the case of a housing loan in which the veteran has eligibility under section 3701(b)(8) of this title and does not otherwise have eligibility, the loan fee table in paragraph (2) shall be applied to the veteran or other obligor (as applicable) by adding 1.00 to the percentage in the table..(4)Notification to personnelThe Secretary of Veteran Affairs shall provide information about this benefit to the Secretary of Defense to ensure that each member of a reserve component or a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or Air National Guard of the United States who completes entry level and skill training (as defined in section 3301(3) of title 38, United States Code) after the date of the enactment of this Act is notified of their eligibility for housing loan benefits under chapter 37 of such title, including eligibility (subject to the additional loan fee) under section 3701(b)(8) of such title.April 2, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (20)

DateChamberAll Actions
11/17/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
11/17/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
11/17/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/03/2025House committee actionsCommittee Hearings Held
02/12/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/12/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
04/02/2026Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
04/02/2026House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
04/02/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
05/19/2026House floor actionsRules 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.
05/21/2026House floor actionsConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
05/21/2026House floor actionsRule 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.
05/21/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
05/21/2026House floor actionsThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
05/21/2026House floor actionsPOSTPONED 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.
05/21/2026House floor actionsConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
05/21/2026Library of CongressPassed/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)
05/21/2026House floor actionsOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
05/21/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/02/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Titles (7)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleSharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textSharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseSharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo 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.
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseSharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Short Title(s) as IntroducedSharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Amendments (1)

AmendmentSponsorPurposeLatest Action
HAMDT 22305/21/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

Cosponsors (14)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (5)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee06/02/2026 Referred To
House - Veterans' Affairs Committee04/02/2026 Reported By
House - Veterans' Affairs Committee02/12/2026 Markup By
House - Veterans' Affairs Committee12/03/2025 Hearings By (full committee)
House - Veterans' Affairs Committee11/17/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (2)

Subjects (5)

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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