H.R. 1039 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
H.R. 1039 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 6, 2025, sponsored by Tom Barrett with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Groups that lobbied
- 2
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
Tom Barrett (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 7, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Apr 8, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 7, 2025 · Passed412–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Clear Communication for Veterans Claims ActHouse · Apr 7, 2025
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- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
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Who lobbied on it
2 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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