Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025

This bill would let the VA count “nurse registries” as approved providers in the Veterans Community Care Program. That means veterans could get home-based help—like nursing, personal care, and companionship—through registries that meet state licensing rules. The bill defines a nurse registry as an organization that connects licensed nurses and care workers with patients and handles their contracts and pay. It covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, and homemakers .

In plain terms, this would expand where veterans can get care, especially at home, by adding more providers to the VA’s network. It could make it easier to find help for daily tasks, recovery, or ongoing support, as long as the registry follows state licensing rules .

• Who is affected: Veterans using the VA’s Community Care Program; nurses and care workers who work through registries.
• What changes: Nurse registries become recognized VA providers; a clear definition of “nurse registry” is added to law.
• When: If passed into law, the VA would implement this change; no specific start date is provided in the text.