HR. 3123In Committee
Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act
Establishes how unpaid VA pension awards are distributed after a veteran dies, including deadlines for accrued-benefits claims and limits on escheating estates
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes how unpaid VA pension awards are distributed after a veteran dies, including deadlines for accrued-benefits claims and limits on escheating estates
Key points
- Establish accrued pension procedures
- Require payment to eligible survivors
- Limit payment to non escheating estates
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National SecurityFamily relationshipsVeterans' pensions and compensation