Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act
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Topic: Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8] (R) - PA
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to seek to enter an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to assess the forms that the VA sends to claimants. The center must submit a written assessment to the VA that includes recommendations on how the VA may make the forms clearer and more organized.
The VA must implement certain recommendations in the assessment within two years after the assessment is received.
Legislative Subjects
Armed Forces and National Security; Congressional oversight; Government information and archives; Government studies and investigations; Research and development; Veterans' pensions and compensation
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-05-20
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