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H.R. 1039 119th Congress House

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of not… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of notice letters that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 6, 2025 Introduced by: Tom Barrett Republican · Michigan See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownership
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Research and developmentUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 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
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
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 7, 2025 House · vote #90 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 412–0 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 9237 Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
  • S 4744 Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
  • S 1311 Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Lobbying activity 17

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 Cosponsors 9
All 9 Democratic 2 Republican 7
D
Lee, Susie
Nevada · Apr 1, 2025
 R
Pfluger, August
Texas · Feb 18, 2025
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Collins, Mike
Georgia · Feb 13, 2025
 R
Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · Feb 13, 2025
 R
Haridopolos, Mike
Florida · Feb 13, 2025
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Feb 11, 2025
 R
Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Feb 10, 2025
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Bost, Mike
Illinois · Feb 6, 2025
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Budzinski, Nikki
Illinois · Feb 6, 2025
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1039/
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"H.R. 1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1039/.
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H.R. 1039, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1039/.
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