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substantiveApr 8, 2025 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1039 — Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

In plain language

  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Requires VA (VA) to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center.
  • House passed it on Apr 8, 2025 (substantive).
Official 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.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea412

Democrat: 207 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 204

Nay0

Present0

Not Voting21

Democrat: 6 · Republican: 15

How each member voted (433)

Yea (412)

Not Voting (21)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.