Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 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 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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.

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Recorded votes

• Vote: On Passage

  U.S. HouseMay 21, 2026Result: Passed

  Voted yes (235)Voted no (179)Voted present (0)Absent (16)

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Related bills

• H.R. 7009Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve ActRelated bill
• H.Res. 1300Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.Related bill, procedurally related

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Full history

1. Jun 2, 2026

   In committee

   Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   U.S. House

2. Jun 2, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

   U.S. Senate

3. May 21, 2026

   Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H3711-3712)

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)

4. May 21, 2026

   Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H3711-3712)

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)

5. May 21, 2026

   Considered as Unfinished business. (consideration: cr H3711-3712)

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)

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