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H.R. 6812

U.S. House•In House Committee

Summary

H.R. 6812, the Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025, was introduced in the House on Dec 17, 2025 by Rep. Christopher Pappas (D) with 1 co-sponsor. It was referred to Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, and last saw action on Jan 23, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Record

Text

H.R. 6812 has 1 co-sponsor.

hb6812/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 6812 IH: Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-12-17
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 6812  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   December 17, 2025   Mr. Pappas  (for himself and  Mr. Yakym ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the  Committee on Veterans' Affairs    A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025  .
2.
Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans
Section 1541(f)(1)(E) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking  January 1, 2001  and inserting  the date that is ten years and one day after the date of the termination of the Persian Gulf War, as prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law .

Tracker

The tracker indicates the progress of this legislation as it moves through the legislative process.

  1. Introduced2025-12-17
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Sponsors

Rep. Christopher Pappas (D) sponsors H.R. 6812, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 6812 went before 2 committees: Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee and Veterans' Affairs.

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
Referred to · Jan 23, 2026 · 62 Bills
Veterans' Affairs
Veterans' Affairs
Referred To · Dec 17, 2025 · 285 Bills

Actions

H.R. 6812 has taken 3 actions since Dec 17, 2025, the latest on Jan 23, 2026.

ChamberAction
Jan 23, 2026
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
Dec 17, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Veterans' Affairs Committee

Votes

H.R. 6812 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

H.R. 6812 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the delimiting date for certain benefits for surviving spouses of Persian Gulf War veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced
  • Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025 — Display Title
  • Gulf War Survivor Benefits Update Act of 2025 — Short Title(s) as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 6812 under Armed Forces and National Security, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 6812’s is Armed Forces and National Security.

hr6812/policy-areas.txt
Armed Forces and National SecurityAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 6812, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 213 (Wednesday, December 17, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. PAPPAS:H.R. 6812.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the United StatesConstitution states that ``Congress shall have the authorityto make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper forcarrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all otherPowers vested by the Constitution in the Government of theUnited States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.''[Page H6024]

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com