What does INCREASE IN RATES OF CERTAIN DISABILITY COMPENSATION AND of Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 do?

This section amends title 38 of the United States Code to increase rates of disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation. For veterans eligible for a monthly aid and attendance allowance, a supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 will be paid in addition to their existing compensation. This supplemental allowance will take effect on December 1, 2026, and apply to months beginning on or after that date. Dependency and indemnity compensation rates will increase when Social Security benefit amounts increase due to a determination under section 215(i) of the Social Security Act. The increase in dependency and indemnity compensation will be equal to the percentage increase in Social Security benefits plus one percent, initially. After the first increase, the percentage will be reduced to one-half of one percent. The Secretary is required to publish the increased amounts in the Federal Register. The requirements outlined in this section will take effect on December 1, 2026, and terminate after the second increase to dependency and indemnity compensation amounts.

What does MODIFICATION OF WAIVERS OF FEES COLLECTED FOR HOUSING LOANS of Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 do?

This section modifies fee waivers for housing loans guaranteed, insured, or made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It amends section 3729(b)(2) of title 38. The date 'June 9, 2034' is replaced with 'September 30, 2036' in the loan fee table. In subparagraph (E), '0.50' is replaced with '1.40' in both instances. In subparagraph (I), '0.50' is replaced with '1.0' in each instance.

What does EXTENSION OF CERTAIN LIMITS ON PAYMENTS OF PENSION. of Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 5503(d)(7) of title 5, United States Code. The amendment changes a date from 'January 31, 2033' to 'September 30, 2036'.

What does HOME AFFORDABILITY FOR GUARD AND RESERVE. of Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 do?

This section is formally titled the ``Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act'’. It amends title 38, United States Code, to expand the definition of 'active duty' for purposes of housing loans for members of the Reserve Components and the National Guard. The expanded definition includes service on active duty, inactive-duty training, annual training duty, and certain full-time service in the National Guard. The amendments apply retroactively to service performed on or after September 11, 2001. It expands eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to individuals who have completed at least 14 days of active duty and continued to serve until completion of entry-level and skill training. Individuals newly eligible for housing loans under this section will be subject to an additional loan fee. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directed to notify relevant personnel of their eligibility for these housing loan benefits.

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Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled '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,' aims to modify existing laws. The bill proposes amendments to Title 38 of the United States Code. It directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjust the monetary amounts for disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026.

Last updated: 4/2/2026 · Introduced: 11/17/2025

Author: Tom Barrett (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill increases disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation for veterans, including establishing a supplemental monthly allowance of $833.33 for those receiving aid and attendance, and tying dependency and indemnity compensation increases to Social Security benefit adjustments.
It extends fee waivers for Department of Veterans Affairs housing loans through September 30, 2036, and adjusts certain loan fees.
The bill expands eligibility for guaranteed housing loans to members of the Reserve Components and National Guard by broadening the definition of 'active duty' and reducing the required active duty service to at least 14 days, with retroactive application to service after September 11, 2001.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7009(In Committee)Official page

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