Lawmakers are working to pass emergency legislation to cover a nearly $3 billion shortfall at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The House passed the bipartisan bill Wednesday and members are calling on the Senate to fast-track the measure. Benefits for veterans and survivors could be at risk if Congress doesn’t act by Friday.

House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Mike Bost, R-Ill., told The Hill that leaders on his committee and Senate Veterans Affairs Committee are in agreement to move the measure through as quickly as possible.

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