House

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

Bill HR3123

119th Congress

Bill Status:

1
Introduced
2
Passed House
3
Passed Senate
4
To President
5
Became Law

At a glance

Current status

House

Introduced

Next step

House committee review

Latest vote

House
Feb 2, 2026
Passed
Margin: 405-1

Party split: Mixed

Summary

Key points

  • 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

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 t...

Voting history

House
Feb 2, 2026
Passed
Margin: 405-1

Latest vote: Passed (405-1) — Party split: Mixed in the House on Feb 2, 2026

Why people are debating this bill

  • Passed overwhelmingly (405–1)
  • Bipartisan support