Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-10T01:38:15Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1039 Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/10/2025, 1:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1039

Bill 119 hr 1039, also known as the "Veterans Notice Assessment Act," aims to improve the communication between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and veterans who are seeking benefits. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with a federally funded research and development center to assess the effectiveness of the notice letters that the VA sends to claimants for benefits.

The goal of this assessment is to ensure that the notice letters are clear, informative, and easy for veterans to understand. By working with a research and development center, the VA can gather data and feedback on how to improve these letters and better serve veterans who are navigating the benefits process.

In addition to assessing the notice letters, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving communication and transparency within the VA. This includes requirements for the VA to report to Congress on the results of the assessment and any actions taken to address the findings. Overall, the Veterans Notice Assessment Act seeks to enhance the VA's communication with veterans and ensure that they receive the information they need to access the benefits they have earned through their service.

Congressional Summary of HR 1039

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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Current Status of Bill HR 1039

Bill HR 1039 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since April 8, 2025. Bill HR 1039 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1039's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of April 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1039

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1039

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1039

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.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.

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