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HR 1039 · 119th Congress · House

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

In committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors9
What this bill is intended to do

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess notices that the VA sends to claimants applying for or submitting claims for VA benefits. The VA must report on the findings of the assessment and implement recommendations in the assessment. The bill also extends certain loan fee rates through June 23, 2034, under the VA's home loan program.

Latest action

Apr 8, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

How Congress voted · House roll call 90 · Apr 7, 2025
412 Yea0 Nay21 Not voting

Passed

How each party voted
Republicans204–0
Democrats207–0
Independents1–0

Revealed positions from the official roll call.

C70

The Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act mandates an assessment of notice letters sent by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to claimants, aiming to improve clarity and reduce costs. It requires collaboration with a federally funded research and development center and includes a timeline for implementation of recommendations. The bill also makes a minor amendment to housing loan fee deadlines.

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