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115-hr-3705115th Congress

Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2017

Sponsored By: Representative Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

ME • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 11/1/2017

  • Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 11/6/2017

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