H.R. 6047 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025
H.R. 6047 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025, has passed the house — introduced on Nov 17, 2025, sponsored by Tom Barrett with 14 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
- Nov 17, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Groups that lobbied
- 10
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
Sponsor
Tom Barrett (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 21, 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. (Jun 2, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 21, 2026 · Passed235–179
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion ActHouse · May 21, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
10 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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