Bills · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

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HouseOn Passage · 5/21/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic30 Yea · 176 Nay · 6 Not voting
  • Republican204 Yea · 3 Nay · 10 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Tom Barrett ( Republican · MI-7)
Cosponsors
14
Introduced
11/17/25
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Status
11/17/25Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
11/17/25Introduced in House
12/3/25Committee Hearings Held
2/12/26Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
2/12/26Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
4/2/26Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
4/2/26Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
5/19/26Rules 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.
5/21/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/21/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
5/21/26Passed/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)
5/21/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
5/21/26POSTPONED 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.
5/21/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/21/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
5/21/26Rule 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.
5/21/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
6/2/26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.