119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 984
H.R. 984 makes it easier for veterans to receive compensation when the Department of Veterans Affairs makes administrative mistakes that harm them. Currently, the VA has discretion to provide relief; this bill changes that to require the VA to provide relief within 120 days of determining an error occurred. The bill also requires the VA to immediately cancel any debt collection agreements with outside debt collectors if the underlying debt was determined to be in error. This legislation affects any veteran or benefits recipient who has been harmed by VA administrative errors and ensures they receive timely assistance rather than potentially waiting indefinitely or facing ongoing debt collection efforts for debts the VA itself created by mistake.