The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has issued a cost estimate for H.R. 6047, the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026. This notice provides the projected budgetary impact of the proposed legislation, estimating costs to range from $11 million to $508 million over the period of 2026 through 2036. The estimate was ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on February 12, 2026.

This document serves as an informational notice regarding the potential financial implications of the proposed act. Regulated entities, particularly government agencies involved in veterans' affairs, should be aware of these projections as the bill progresses through the legislative process. No immediate compliance actions are required based on this cost estimate alone, but it informs the potential future scope and impact of the legislation.