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Veterans: Timely Relief and Debt Cancellation for Administrative Errors

This bill aims to provide veterans with prompt financial relief if they suffer losses due to administrative errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additionally, if a veteran's debt resulted from an official error, it will be canceled, and any debt collection actions will be stopped. This ensures veterans are better protected from the negative consequences of bureaucratic mistakes.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs must provide relief to veterans within 120 days of an administrative error being identified.
Veterans' debts caused by administrative errors will be canceled, and debt collection efforts will cease.
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Print number: 118_HR_7971
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Process start date: 2024-04-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7971.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs must provide relief to veterans within 120 days of an administrative error being identified.
  • Veterans' debts caused by administrative errors will be canceled, and debt collection efforts will cease.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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