H.R. 3123: Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-04-30 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-04-30):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ro Khanna | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-30 |
| Susie Lee | D NV 2025-09-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 3123 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 3123?
H.R. 3123 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 3123 are available on congress.gov.
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