119th Congress · House bill · Last action Apr 8, 2025
H.R. 1039Passed HouseArmed Forces and National Security
Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom (R-MI)9 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 6, 2025
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Introduced
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House committee
Apr 8
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House floor
Apr 7
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Senate
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Cosponsors (9)
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2 Democrats, 7 Republicans (of 9 shown).
Activity timeline
Apr 8
Apr 8, 2025
Apr 8, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 7
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 7
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
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)
Apr 7
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
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)
Apr 7
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Apr 7, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
Apr 7
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Apr 7, 2025
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.
Apr 7
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Apr 7, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039.
Apr 7
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Apr 7, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439)
Apr 7
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Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Full action log
All 14 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Apr 8
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 7
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 7
HOUSEOn 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)
Apr 7
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)
Apr 7
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1442-1443)
Apr 7
HOUSEAt 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.
Apr 7
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1039.
Apr 7
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1437-1439)
Apr 7
HOUSEMr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 26
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 26
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Feb 6
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6
Introduced in House
Feb 6
Introduced in House
All 9 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Budzinski, NikkiIL-13
Lee, SusieNV-03
Republicans (7)
Bost, MikeIL-12
Murphy, Gregory F.NC-03
Webster, DanielFL-11
Collins, MikeGA-10
Haridopolos, MikeFL-08
Fitzgerald, ScottWI-05
Pfluger, AugustTX-11
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