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Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

USA118th CongressHR-7816| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2024
John S. Duarte

John S. Duarte

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Roger Williams (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Mar 26, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 10, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 16, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 1, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
May 1, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 8, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
Jul 8, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-576.
Sep 17, 2024
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 17, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5280-5281)
Sep 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7816.
Sep 17, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
Sep 17, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
Received in the Senate.
  • March 26, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 9, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 10, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • April 16, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 1, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • May 1, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 8, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.


  • July 8, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-576.


  • September 17, 2024
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 17, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5280-5281)


  • September 17, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7816.


  • September 17, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)


  • September 17, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 18, 2024
    Received in the Senate.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7643: Veterans Congressional Work Study Act of 2024
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

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

USA118th CongressHR-7816| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2024
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.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 26, 2024
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 9, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Apr 10, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 16, 2024
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 2024
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 1, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
May 1, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 8, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.
Jul 8, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-576.
Sep 17, 2024
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 17, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5280-5281)
Sep 17, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7816.
Sep 17, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
Sep 17, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
Sep 17, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 18, 2024
Received in the Senate.
  • March 26, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • April 9, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.


  • April 10, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • April 16, 2024
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • May 1, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.


  • May 1, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 8, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 477.


  • July 8, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 118-576.


  • September 17, 2024
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 17, 2024
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5280-5281)


  • September 17, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7816.


  • September 17, 2024
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)


  • September 17, 2024
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)


  • September 17, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 18, 2024
    Received in the Senate.
John S. Duarte

John S. Duarte

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Claudia Tenney (Republican)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Roger Williams (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7643: Veterans Congressional Work Study Act of 2024
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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