Bill · H.R. 984· House(119-HR-984)
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.
- Introduced
- 2/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Subcommittee Hearings Held
- Sponsored by
- Derrick Van Orden
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to title 38 of the United States Code regarding the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. It seeks to change the Secretary's authority regarding equitable relief in cases of administrative error. Specifically, it directs the Secretary to provide relief within a set timeframe. The bill also addresses the cancellation of debt collection agreements. These changes aim to ensure timely relief when errors occur.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+8
The bill guarantees timely relief and prevents improper debt collection for veterans suffering losses due to administrative errors.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill mandates that the Secretary provide equitable relief within 120 days after an administrative error is determined.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill protects individuals from debt collection efforts resulting from administrative errors by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Mandatory Timely Relief: By changing "may" to "shall, not later than 120 days after such determination," the bill creates a requirement for the Secretary to provide relief after an error is found. This ensures that individuals do not have to wait indefinitely for relief due to administrative errors (Section 1(a)).
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Cancellation of Debt Collection: The bill requires the Secretary to promptly cancel agreements with debt collectors if it is determined that the indebtedness was caused by an error. This protects individuals from being pursued for debts that were incorrectly identified (Section 1(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+8Good For Low Income Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 3/7/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
- 2/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire