H.R. 1039 · Passed House · Armed Forces and National Security

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

Sponsor: Tom Barrett (R-MI)

What it does

• Requires the VA to seek an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the notices it sends to benefit claimants.
• Requires the VA to report on the assessment's findings and implement its recommendations.
• Extends certain loan fee rates under the VA home loan program through June 23, 2034.

Official 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.

Latest action

Apr 8, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committee: Senate Veterans' Affairs