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H.R. 1039 House Armed Forces and National Security

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor
Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI-7)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on veterans' affairs on Apr 8, 2025.

  1. House Introduced in House Feb 6, 2025
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Feb 6, 2025
  3. House Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Mar 26, 2025
  4. House Subcommittee Hearings Held Mar 26, 2025
  5. House Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Apr 7, 2025
  6. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439) Apr 7, 2025
  7. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039. Apr 7, 2025
  8. House 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. Apr 7, 2025
  9. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443) Apr 7, 2025
  10. House 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) Apr 7, 2025
  11. 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) Apr 7, 2025
  12. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Apr 7, 2025
  13. House
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Apr 7, 2025
    Agreed Yea 412 Nay 0 Roll Call
  14. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Apr 8, 2025

Cosponsors

9

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
    • Referred To , Apr 8, 2025
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee
    • Referred To , Feb 6, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary as of: Introduced in House

Bill Text

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Related Bills

  • Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025 (Related bill)

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