Washington, May 22 -- Congressman Pat Harrigan issued the following press release:

Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted in favor of H.R. 6047 (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-119hr6047rh/pdf/BILLS-119hr6047rh.pdf), the Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026, legislation to increase disability compensation for veterans requiring aid and attendance, tie dependency and indemnity compensation to Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, expand VA home loan eligibility for National Guard and Reserve members, and extend fee waivers for disabled veterans on VA housing loans.

"The men and women who were wounded in service to this country, and the families of those who did not come home, deser...