Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7816

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7816

Bill HR 7816 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2024. Bill HR 7816 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2024.  Bill HR 7816's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. as of September 18, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7816

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7816

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesHousing finance and home ownershipResearch and developmentUser charges and feesVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7816

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims ActClear Communication for Veterans Claims ActClear Communication for Veterans Claims ActTo 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.
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