H.R. 6047: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025
This bill, titled the **Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025**, aims to amend existing laws related to veterans' benefits, specifically focusing on disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Here are the main provisions:
1. Increase in Disability Compensation
The bill proposes to increase certain rates of disability compensation for veterans who are eligible for additional aid due to severe disabilities. Specifically:
- Veterans who qualify for a monthly aid and attendance allowance will receive an additional supplemental monthly payment of **$833.33** starting from **December 1, 2026**.
2. Increase in Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Changes are also made to how dependency and indemnity compensation payments are adjusted:
- Whenever there is an increase in benefits payable under the Social Security Act, the amounts for dependency and indemnity compensation will be increased by the same percentage, plus an additional one percent.
- This change will be effective from **December 1, 2026**, and will remain in place until the completion of five such increases.
3. Modification of Housing Loan Fee Waivers
The bill includes provisions regarding fees for housing loans guaranteed or insured by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs:
- It modifies the existing process for collecting fees for housing loans. A fee may still be collected for a subsequent loan for veterans, but only for those receiving compensation based on a disability rated at 70 percent or less.
- This authority will take effect on **August 1, 2026**, and will apply to months starting from that date until September 30, 2035.
Effective Dates
Several measures in the bill will have staggered effective dates, particularly focusing on December 1, 2026, for increases in benefits and modifications to housing loan fees beginning on August 1, 2026.
Impact on Stakeholders
The bill aims to provide increased financial support to veterans and their families through enhanced compensation and streamlined processes for accessing benefits and housing loans.
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TrackTom Barrett
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TrackMike Bost
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TrackJuan Ciscomani
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TrackJeff Crank
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TrackJ. French Hill
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TrackAshley Hinson
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TrackRichard Hudson
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TrackJennifer Kiggans
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TrackKimberlyn King-Hinds
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TrackMorgan Luttrell
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TrackMariannette Miller-Meeks
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TrackAumua Amata Coleman Radewagen
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TrackJefferson Van Drew
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TrackDerrick Van Orden
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TrackRobert J. Wittman
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Actions
17 actions
| Date | Action |
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| May. 21, 2026 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712) |
| May. 21, 2026 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707) |
| May. 21, 2026 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047. |
| May. 21, 2026 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| May. 21, 2026 | 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) |
| May. 21, 2026 | 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) |
| May. 21, 2026 | 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. |
| May. 21, 2026 | 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. |
| May. 21, 2026 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| May. 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. |
| Apr. 02, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497. |
| Apr. 02, 2026 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577. |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| Feb. 12, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10. |
| Dec. 03, 2025 | Committee Hearings Held |
| Nov. 17, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Nov. 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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