HR 1039
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Housing finance and home ownership
Research and development
User charges and fees
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 8, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 7, 2025
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, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
Apr 7, 2025
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
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039.
Apr 7, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439)
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | House · vote #90 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 412–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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