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Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

119th CongressIntroduced November 17, 2025Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]· MI-07
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026

Summary

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

Committees

  • PrimaryVeterans' Affairs Committee

CRS subjects

Government lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipUser charges and fees

Action history

  1. November 17, 2025Introduced in House
  2. November 17, 2025Introduced in House
  3. November 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  4. December 3, 2025Committee Hearings Held
  5. February 12, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. February 12, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
  7. April 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
  8. April 2, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
  9. April 2, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
  10. 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.
  11. May 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
  12. 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.
  13. May 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
  14. May 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  15. 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.
  16. May 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. May 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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