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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends title 38 of the United States Code to expand the Veterans Community Care Program by officially recognizing nurse registries as eligible providers of home healthcare services for veterans. Specifically, the bill defines a "nurse registry" as an entity that helps procure contracts or agreements for various healthcare workers like registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, and homemakers, while also meeting state licensure requirements. By adding nurse registries to the program, the bill aims to increase veterans' access to home healthcare services by creating more flexibility in how they can receive care. This means veterans will have more options for obtaining in-home medical and supportive care through nurse registries that can connect them with qualified healthcare professionals, potentially making it easier and more convenient for veterans to receive the home healthcare services they need.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 03/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2268/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2268/BILLS-119hr2268ih.pdf |
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