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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jun 2, 2026
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H.R. 6047Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security

Republicans expand veterans benefits for survivors and dependents.

Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI)14 cosponsorsIntroduced Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 17
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House committee
Feb 12
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House floor
May 21
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Senate
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

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House · Roll 191
Recorded May 21, 2026
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Cosponsors (14)

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All Republican.

Activity timeline

Jun 2
Jun 2
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21
May 21
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21
May 21
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
May 21
May 21
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
May 21
May 21
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
May 21
May 21
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6047, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 21
May 21
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21
May 21
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
May 21
May 21
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 21
May 21
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
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Full action log

All 20 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jun 2
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21
HOUSEOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
May 21
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 191). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3699-3700)
May 21
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3711-3712)
May 21
HOUSEPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 6047, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Takano demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
May 21
HOUSEThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6047.
May 21
HOUSERule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
May 21
HOUSEConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3699-3707)
May 19
HOUSERules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Apr 2
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
Apr 2
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
Apr 2
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-577.
Feb 12
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Feb 12
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2025
Dec 3
HOUSECommittee Hearings Held
Nov 17
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 17
Introduced in House
Nov 17
Introduced in House

All 14 cosponsors

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Republicans (14)

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