118th Congress (2023-2024)

HR 7816

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

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US Congress

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118th Congress (2023-2024)

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Session

118th Congress (2023-2024)

Jurisdiction

US Congress

Bill overview

This bill, the Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve the clarity and efficiency of the notices it sends to veterans applying for benefits. The VA will partner with a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) to assess these notices and recommend changes to reduce paper usage and costs. The VA is then obligated to report on the FFRDC’s findings and implement those recommendations to make the notices easier for veterans to understand.

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Legislative history

2024-03-26House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2024-03-26

Introduced in House

2024-03-26

Introduced in House

2024-04-09House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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9/17/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
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9/17/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
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Passage without roll call

9/17/2024HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
9/17/2024Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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HR 7816

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