Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 635

119th Congress

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher S. Murphy

Senator

Democratic

CT

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill allows nurse registries to participate as eligible providers in the VA Community Care Program. Nurse registries procure contracts for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and homemakers to provide health care and assistive services to veterans.

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows nurse registries to participate as eligible providers in the VA Community Care Program. Nurse registries procure contracts for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, and homemakers to provide health care and assistive services to veterans.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025This 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Adds nurse registries to VA Community Care Program providers
Enables veterans to receive home care through registry nurses
Covers RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and home health aides
Includes companions and homemakers for assistive services
Expands veteran home care options

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans could access home healthcare services through nurse registries under the Community Care Program, expanding their options for in-home care. This could improve access to nursing and aide services for veterans who need care at home.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Health personnel

Licensing and registrations

Nursing

Veterans' medical care

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

635, 119th Congress (2025). "Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-635