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LEGISLATION/H.R. 3123

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

119-HR-3123119th CongressIntroduced Apr 30, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Introduced
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Floor Vote
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Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsor

Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21](R-NY-21)
2 cosponsors

Summary

Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act

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 to the veteran’s death but issues the payment after the veteran dies, the pension must be paid to the first available recipient on the following list: (1) the veteran’s living spouse; (2) the veteran’s living children; (3) the veteran’s living dependent parents; or (4) the estate of the veteran, unless the estate will escheat (i.e., transfer to the state). To be eligible for such pension payments, a claimant of accrued benefits must file an application within one year after the veteran's death.

If no application for accrued benefits is filed within one year following the death of the veteran, the pension must be paid to the veteran’s estate unless the estate will escheat.

Subjects

Family relationshipsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Actions (20)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 3, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR H1930-1931)
Feb 2, 2026House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR H1930-1931)
Feb 2, 2026Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1937-1938)
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3123.
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1930-1932)
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 291.
Oct 8, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-339.
Oct 8, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-339.
Oct 8, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Discharged
Jul 23, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jun 24, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
May 15, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025Library of Congress
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