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115th Congress > House > Vote 620

Date: November 08, 2017

Result: 422-0 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 621

Sponsor: PINGREE, Chellie (D-ME)

Bill number: HR3705

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

Bill summary: Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to require that certified mail be used: (1) to send a veteran any debt demand or debt information notification concerning collection of debts resulting from the veteran's participation in a VA benefit or home loan program, and (2) by a veteran to request a collection waiver from the VA. A VA debt demand shall explain in plain language why the debtor owes money to the VA, and a VA debt notification shall include in plain language options available to the debtor.

Bill titles: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the use of certified mail and plain language in certain debt collection activities.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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