Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

Sponsored byRep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI· Introduced 6 February 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

8 April 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 21 March 2025

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.

Timeline

14 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
8 April 2025 · IntroReferral
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039.
7 April 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439)
7 April 2025 · Floor
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
7 April 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
7 April 2025 · Floor
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
7 April 2025 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H1437)
7 April 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 90). (text: CR H1437: 1)
7 April 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7 April 2025 · Floor
Subcommittee Hearings Held
26 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
26 March 2025 · Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
6 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
6 February 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
6 February 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

9 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]MI

Cosponsors

Democrat222%
Republican778%

Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
Republican:Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX
Republican:Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]WI
Republican:Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8]FL
Republican:Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10]GA
Republican:Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]FL
Republican:Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]NC
Democrat:Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13]IL
Republican:Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]IL

Classification

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Legislative subjects

Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipResearch and developmentUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Committees

Veterans' Affairs Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To6 Feb 2025
- Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee
  - Referred to26 Mar 2025
  - Hearings By (subcommittee)26 Mar 2025
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To8 Apr 2025

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