Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

# Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would expand the types of healthcare providers that veterans can use through the VA's Community Care Program. Specifically, it would allow veterans to receive home care services (like nursing, home health aides, and companion care) through nurse registries—companies that hire and manage nurses and caregivers—in addition to the providers currently available.

This gives veterans more options for receiving care at home rather than only through VA facilities. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects veterans who need home-based care services and the VA healthcare system that serves them. It could also impact nurse registries and home care companies that would become newly eligible to work with the VA. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Brian Mast (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it's in the early stages of the legislative process and hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.