HR. 6047In Committee
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Expand veterans and survivors benefits by creating a supplemental disability allowance, raising survivor compensation, broadening VA home loan eligibility, and extending certain pension and loan fee provisions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expand veterans and survivors benefits by creating a supplemental disability allowance, raising survivor compensation, broadening VA home loan eligibility, and extending certain pension and loan fee provisions
Key points
- Establish supplemental disability allowance
- Increase survivor compensation rates
- Expand VA home loan eligibility
- Extend pension and loan fee provisions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-02 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation