Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

3/28/2025, 4:52 PM

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation.

Bill 119 hr 1937, also known as the "Veterans Community Care Program Enhancement Act," aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to improve the Veterans Community Care Program. The main focus of the bill is to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries as part of the program. This means that veterans will have access to a wider range of healthcare providers, specifically nurses, through these registries.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Veterans Community Care Program. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include improvements to the program's efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care for veterans.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1937 is to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program by expanding the types of healthcare providers available to veterans and improving the overall delivery of care.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 1937
Introduced on
2025-03-06
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/6/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry is a person who satisfies applicable state licensure requirements and procures, or attempts to procure, contracts or agreements on behalf of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers under which such individuals may furnish health care-related or assistive services and receive compensation.

Bill 119 hr 1937, also known as the "Veterans Community Care Program Enhancement Act," aims to make changes to title 38 of the United States Code in order to improve the Veterans Community Care Program. The main focus of the bill is to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries as part of the program. This means that veterans will have access to a wider range of healthcare providers, specifically nurses, through these registries.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Veterans Community Care Program. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include improvements to the program's efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care for veterans.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 1937 is to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program by expanding the types of healthcare providers available to veterans and improving the overall delivery of care.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries for purposes of the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Member:  
Joe Neguse
Member:  
Brian J. Mast
Bill Update Alert:  
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
Committee:  
Veterans' Affairs

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/28/2025

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

This bill includes any nurse registry as an eligible health care provider under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Under the bill, a nurse registry...

Latest Action3/6/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.