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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg June 22, 2026 Meeting 4.3. Request for the United States Senate to Pass H.R. 6047 (2026) - As Encouraged by the Hamburg Veterans Committee WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans and their families; and WHEREAS, H.R. 6047, known as the 'Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026,' expands benefits for veterans and their families, including additional monthly compensation for certain severely disabled veterans, increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouses and families, and expanded eligibility for VA home loan programs; and WHEREAS, this legislation is intended to improve the financial stability and quality of life for c atastrophically injured veterans and Gold Star families; and WHEREAS, the Hamburg Veterans Committee reviewed H.R. 6047 (2026) and supports its passage; and WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg recognizes the importance of federal action that supports veterans at both the national and local levels; and WHEREAS, the United States Senate has the authority to consider and advance H.R. 6047. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg hereby urges the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United States Senate to take prompt action to advance and pass H.R. 6047 (2026); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg expresses its thanks for the Hamburg Veterans Committee in advocating for legislation benefiting veterans and their families; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is directed to forward certified copies of this Resolution to the Majority Leader and Minority Leader of the United States Senate and members of the New York State Congressional Delegation; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.