S. 635: Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-19 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-30 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-19):
Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025
This 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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-19 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 635 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 635?
S. 635 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Veterans Homecare Choice Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 635 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).