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Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9354

Bill 117 hr 9354, also known as the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to expand access to home care services for veterans who are unable to travel to receive care at a VA facility.

If passed, the bill would allow eligible veterans to receive home care services through the VA, including assistance with activities of daily living, skilled nursing care, and other necessary medical services. This would provide veterans with more flexibility and convenience in receiving the care they need, especially for those who may have difficulty traveling to a VA facility due to health or mobility issues.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between the VA and other home care providers to ensure that veterans receive high-quality, timely care in their own homes. This would help to address some of the challenges that veterans may face in accessing and navigating the complex healthcare system. Overall, the Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022 seeks to enhance the quality of care and support available to veterans who require home care services, while also promoting greater independence and dignity for those who have served our country.

Congressional Summary of HR 9354

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 9354

Bill HR 9354 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 22, 2022. Bill HR 9354 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 22, 2022.  Bill HR 9354's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of November 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9354

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9354

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9354

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2022
To 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.

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