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Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
4/4/2025, 7:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2268
Bill 119 hr 2268, 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 access to healthcare for veterans. The main focus of the bill is to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recognize nurse registries as eligible providers under the Veterans Community Care Program.
The Veterans Community Care Program allows veterans to receive healthcare services from non-VA providers if they are unable to access care at a VA facility. By recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers, veterans will have more options for receiving care, especially in areas where VA facilities may be limited or unavailable.
In addition to recognizing nurse registries, the bill also includes provisions for improving the coordination of care for veterans, ensuring that they receive timely and high-quality healthcare services. The bill aims to streamline the process for veterans to access care through the Community Care Program, making it easier for them to receive the care they need. Overall, the "Veterans Community Care Program Enhancement Act" seeks to enhance the healthcare options available to veterans and improve their access to quality care. By recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers and improving care coordination, the bill aims to better serve the healthcare needs of our nation's veterans.
The Veterans Community Care Program allows veterans to receive healthcare services from non-VA providers if they are unable to access care at a VA facility. By recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers, veterans will have more options for receiving care, especially in areas where VA facilities may be limited or unavailable.
In addition to recognizing nurse registries, the bill also includes provisions for improving the coordination of care for veterans, ensuring that they receive timely and high-quality healthcare services. The bill aims to streamline the process for veterans to access care through the Community Care Program, making it easier for them to receive the care they need. Overall, the "Veterans Community Care Program Enhancement Act" seeks to enhance the healthcare options available to veterans and improve their access to quality care. By recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers and improving care coordination, the bill aims to better serve the healthcare needs of our nation's veterans.
Congressional Summary of HR 2268
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2268
Bill HR 2268 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2268 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2268's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of March 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2268
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2268
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2268
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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2268
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