Question 1

What does HR6047 do?

Accepted Answer

This legislation amends title 38 of the United States Code to mandate increases in the dollar amounts paid for certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill establishes a structured mechanism for benefit rate increases that exceeds standard cost-of-living adjustments by tying increases to Social Security Act benefit adjustments plus an additional one percentage point. The legislation also modifies the fee structure for VA-guaranteed, insured, or made housing loans. The bill's dual focus on compensation increases and housing loan fee modifications reflects a comprehensive approach to expanding financial support for veterans and their surviving dependents, with particular attention to ensuring that benefit rates keep pace with inflation while providing an additional margin of financial relief.

Question 2

Who sponsored HR6047?

Accepted Answer

Tom Barrett, Mike Bost, Derrick Van Orden, Juan Ciscomani, Amata Radewagen, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, Richard Hudson, Jennifer Kiggans, French Hill, Morgan Luttrell, Robert Wittman, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Jeff Van Drew, Jeff Crank, Ashley Hinson

Question 3

What is the status of HR6047?

Accepted Answer

Engrossed as of June 2, 2026.

H.R.6047

H. R. 6047

H.R.6047

H. R. 6047