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Veterans Support: Timely Relief for Administrative Errors

This bill aims to ensure that veterans who suffer losses due to administrative errors by the Department of Veterans Affairs receive prompt relief. This means if the Department makes a mistake affecting your benefits, they will be required to quickly fix the situation and cancel any erroneous debts.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required, not just allowed, to provide timely relief for administrative errors within 120 days.
If a veteran's debt resulted from a Department error, any agreements with debt collectors will be promptly canceled.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_984
Sponsor: Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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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 119_HR_984.

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 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs will be required, not just allowed, to provide timely relief for administrative errors within 120 days.
  • If a veteran's debt resulted from a Department error, any agreements with debt collectors will be promptly canceled.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

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