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H.R. 7816 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act

H.R. 7816 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 26, 2024, sponsored by John S. Duarte with 10 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Passed the House
Introduced
Mar 26, 2024
Co-sponsors
10
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John S. Duarte (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 26, 2024
  • Passed the HouseSep 17, 2024
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Received in the Senate. (Sep 18, 2024)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7816 (118th Congress): Clear Communication for Veterans Claims…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-7816/clear-communication-for-veterans-claims-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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