H.R. 3123 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
H.R. 3123 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 30, 2025, sponsored by Elise M. Stefanik with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act This bill establishes procedures for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue a pension that was due but unpaid at the time of a veteran’s death. Specifically, if the VA issues a decision awarding entitlement to a pension to a veteran prior to the veteran’s death but issues the payment after the veteran dies, the pension must be paid to the first available recipient on the fol…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 30, 2025
- Passed the HouseFeb 2, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Feb 3, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Feb 2, 2026 · Passed405–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits ActHouse · Feb 2, 2026
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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