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US HB1937

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Mast

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1703 of title 38, United States Code to add nurse registries as recognized providers under the Veterans Community Care Program

  • Allows veterans to receive care from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, and homemakers through nurse registries

  • Defines "nurse registry" as an entity that procures contracts on behalf of healthcare workers to provide health care-related or assistive services directly to patients or in support of health care facilities

  • Requires nurse registries to satisfy applicable state licensure requirements to participate in the program

  • Introduced March 6, 2025 by Representative Mast and referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Legislative Description

Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health3/27/2025
Veterans' Affairs3/6/2025

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