Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
United States119th CongressHR-1937House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 27, 2025
Summary
The Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 aims to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries as eligible providers. This amendment to title 38, United States Code, specifically includes services furnished by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, and homemakers through these registries. The bill defines a "nurse registry" as an entity that procures contracts for these healthcare and assistive service professionals, ensuring they meet applicable State licensure requirements . By formally recognizing nurse registries, the legislation seeks to expand veterans' access to a broader range of home-based care and support services within their communities.
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Timeline
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S-635: Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House of Representatives
Introduced in House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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