Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 17, 2018)
Veterans Fair Debt Notice Act of 2018
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to collaborate with veterans service organizations to write a standard letter to be provided to individuals who owe debts to the VA. Such letter shall be written in plain language and shall include a notice of the debt and a clear explanation of: (1) why the individual owes such money, and (2) available options.
The VA shall develop a method by which individuals may elect to receive debt notification letters by electronic means and shall ensure that the letter is delivered: (1) by both standard mail and electronic means to individuals who have made such election, and (2) only by standard mail to individuals who have not made such election.
What just happenedMay 17, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 17, 2018
- May 17, 2018IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 17, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate