Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
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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Access options →| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-06 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 2025-03-26 | — | Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. |
| 2025-04-07 | 17:00:15 | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 2025-04-07 | 17:00:28 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439) |
| 2025-04-07 | 17:00:29 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039. |
| 2025-04-07 | 17:13:26 | 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. |
| 2025-04-07 | 18:58:29 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443) |
| 2025-04-07 | 19:04:59 | 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) |
| 2025-04-07 | 19:04:59 | 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) |
| 2025-04-07 | 19:05:00 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-04-08 | — | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
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