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Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

Introduced: November 6, 2017 Introduced by: Pingree, Chellie Democratic · Maine See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
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Nov 9, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 8, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 8, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 621). (text: 11/7/2017 CR H8561)
Nov 8, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8643)
Nov 7, 2017
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.
Nov 7, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3705.
Nov 7, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8561-8562)
Nov 7, 2017
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov 7, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 293.
Nov 7, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-397.
Nov 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 7, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 8, 2017 House · vote #621 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 422–0 See who voted →
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(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on November 7, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collaborate with veterans service organizations to write a standard letter to be provided to individuals who owe debts to the VA. Such letter shall be written in plain language and shall include a notice of the debt and a clear explanation of: (1) why the individual owes such money, and (2) available options.

The VA shall develop a method by which individuals may elect to receive debt notification letters by electronic means and shall ensure that the letter is delivered: (1) by both standard mail and electronic means to individuals who have made such election, and (2) only by standard mail to individuals who have not made such election.

The VA shall: (1) notify Congress regarding the completion of such letter, and (2) study and report to Congress on the process by which it notifies veterans of debt collection efforts.

What's happening now November 9, 2017

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2884 Related bill Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2018
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