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Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
8/27/2025, 3:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 635
Bill 119 s 635, 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 bill specifically focuses on recognizing nurse registries for the purpose of providing care to veterans.
Under this bill, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be directed to acknowledge nurse registries as eligible providers within the Veterans Community Care Program. This would allow veterans to receive care from nurses who are part of these registries, expanding the options available to them for medical treatment.
In addition to recognizing nurse registries, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the Veterans Community Care Program. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to enhance access to care, improve the quality of services provided, or streamline the process for veterans to receive care through the program. Overall, Bill 119 s 635 seeks to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program by recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers and implementing other measures to improve the program's effectiveness in providing care to veterans.
Under this bill, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs would be directed to acknowledge nurse registries as eligible providers within the Veterans Community Care Program. This would allow veterans to receive care from nurses who are part of these registries, expanding the options available to them for medical treatment.
In addition to recognizing nurse registries, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving the Veterans Community Care Program. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but may include measures to enhance access to care, improve the quality of services provided, or streamline the process for veterans to receive care through the program. Overall, Bill 119 s 635 seeks to enhance the Veterans Community Care Program by recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers and implementing other measures to improve the program's effectiveness in providing care to veterans.
Congressional Summary of S 635
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 S 635
Bill S 635 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 19, 2025. Bill S 635 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 19, 2025. Bill S 635's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of July 30, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 635
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 635
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 635
A bill 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.
A bill 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.
Comments
Riggs Abrams
384
9 months ago
I don't get why they wanna change this law. It's gonna mess things up for us. Who else is gonna be impacted by this?
Madilynn Underwood
461
4 months ago
I think this will help our veterans a lot. It's good for them. I hope it works out well in the long run.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 635
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