H.R. 1039: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-08 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-06):
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.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mike Bost | R IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Nikki Budzinski | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Gregory F. Murphy | R NC 2025-02-10 |
| Daniel Webster | R FL 2025-02-11 |
| Mike Collins | R GA 2025-02-13 |
| Mike Haridopolos | R FL 2025-02-13 |
| Scott Fitzgerald | R WI 2025-02-13 |
| August Pfluger | R TX 2025-02-18 |
| Susie Lee | D NV 2025-04-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1039 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1039?
H.R. 1039 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1039 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).