US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1039In Second Chamber

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

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Overview

This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess its notice letters sent to veterans applying for benefits and make recommendations for improvement, aiming to reduce costs and improve clarity for claimants. It also extends certain loan fee rates for VA home loans through June 23, 2034. The VA will report on the assessment findings and implement recommendations where possible.

Key provisions

Requires the VA to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) for an assessment of notice letters.
The FFRDC assessment will evaluate notice clarity, organization, and conciseness.
The VA must report the assessment findings to Congress.
The VA must implement recommendations from the assessment, subject to legal compliance.
The VA has one year to complete the implementation of recommendations.
Defines key terms, including FFRDC and covered entities.
Extends VA home loan fee rates through June 23, 2034.

Who is affected

Veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Service Organizations
Advocacy Groups for Veterans and Survivors

Notable changes

Extends VA home loan loan fee rates.
Mandates an assessment of VA notice letters to improve clarity and reduce costs.

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Legislative history

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Feb 6, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 26, 2025House

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Mar 26, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Apr 7, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Apr 7, 2025House

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

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, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)

Apr 7, 2025House

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, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039.

Apr 7, 2025House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439)

Apr 7, 2025House

Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Apr 8, 2025Senate

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

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Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

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