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119th Congress · H.R. 1039 · Passed Origin

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

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Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BARRETT:H.R. 1039.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8[Page H556]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321
    Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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B001321
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current
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Tom Barrett
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Tom
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More
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Barrett
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1981-04-30
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Current term (1 total)

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MI
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7
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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1232 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2207
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Leadership roles (0)

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Committee memberships (7)

  • Aviation (house) · house · rank 12
  • Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management (house) · house · rank 3
  • Economic Opportunity (house) · house · rank 5
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 18
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 24 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · rank 14 · site
  • Technology Modernization (house) · house · Chairman · rank 1

Social media

District offices (1)

  • 328 W Ottawa St, Suite A, Lansing, MI, 48933 · 517-993-0510 · 42.734795,-84.5593138

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H2MI07123
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2026
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BARRETT, THOMAS MORE
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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MI
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07
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2021-11-17
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2026-08-30
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2026-08-30
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null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$6,306,827.61
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$3,457,355.55
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$2,871,871.94
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$2,809.06
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2025-01-01
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2026-07-15

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (9)

  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-IL-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBost · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] · [D-IL-13] · B001315 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Dem-IL-13 current · 2 terms · @RepNikkiB · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · [R-NC-3] · M001210 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-NC-3 current · 4 terms · @RepGregMurphy · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · [R-FL-11] · W000806 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-11
    Rep-FL-11 current · 8 terms · @RepWebster · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · [R-GA-10] · C001129 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-13
    Rep-GA-10 current · 2 terms · @RepMikeCollins · 1 district office
  • Rep. Haridopolos, Mike [R-FL-8] · [R-FL-8] · H001099 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-13
    Rep-FL-8 current · 1 term · @repharidopolos · 1 district office
  • Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5] · [R-WI-5] · F000471 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-13
    Rep-WI-5 current · 3 terms · @RepFitzgerald · 1 district office
  • Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11] · [R-TX-11] · P000048 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-18
    Rep-TX-11 current · 3 terms · @RepPfluger · 6 district offices
  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · [D-NV-3] · L000590 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-01
    Dem-NV-3 current · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee · 1 district office

Committees (2)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-04-08T16:32:47ZReferred To
  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2025-02-06T15:02:15ZReferred To
    ↳ Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (14)

  • 2025-04-08IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-04-07 19:05:00FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-04-07 19:04:59FloorH37300via House floor actions
    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)
    VoteHouse roll 90 — source
  • 2025-04-07 19:04:59Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: 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: 1)
    VoteHouse roll 90 — source
  • 2025-04-07 18:58:29FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
  • 2025-04-07 17:13:26FloorH37220via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2025-04-07 17:00:29FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039.
  • 2025-04-07 17:00:28FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439)
  • 2025-04-07 17:00:15FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2025-03-26Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-03-26Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • 2025-02-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-02-06IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-06IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-07-10T17:08:28Z
    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.
  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2025-04-10T01:38:15Z
    Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2025-04-09T03:38:15Z
    Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
  • Display Title2025-04-03T13:59:14Z
    Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-06T02:53:24Z
    Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-06T02:48:20Z
    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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Policy area

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Summaries

00 · 2025-02-06 · Introduced in House

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 bills

  • HR 9237 (119) Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
    Latest: 2026-06-23 — Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1377 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1181, H.R. 9022, H.R. 8595 and H.R. 9237. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1181 and H.R. 9237 under a closed rule and H.R. 9022 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 4744 (119) Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
    Latest: 2026-06-11 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)
  • S 1311 (119) Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-04-05 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

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