Senate Committee Advances Tuberville's Veterans Homecare Choice Act to Expand Care Options Veterans Homecare Choice Act and Veterans ACCESS Act Move Forward in Senate

July 30, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs has taken a significant step toward broadening healthcare choices for America's veterans by advancing the Veterans Homecare Choice Act, a bill sponsored by Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). The legislation is designed to expand care options for veterans by allowing caregiver registries to qualify for the Community Care Network (CCN), a move that could restore flexibility and choice to thousands of veterans seeking care at home.

The Veterans Homecare Choice Act aims to reverse key limitations imposed by the 2018 VA MISSION Act, which restricted veterans' access to homecare providers operating via caregiver registries. If enacted, the bill would enable veterans to select home health services-including nursing care, health aides, and companion support-from independent professionals, with those services eligible for reimbursement through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Senator Tuberville emphasized the importance of personal choice when it comes to home-based care for veterans. "When our country's heroes need medical care in their own homes, they should be able to decide what kind of service is best for them," he stated. "This bill fixes an obvious error that's forcing veterans into one-size-fits-all homecare programs instead of giving them the options they deserve. Having care in the home is an important and personal decision."

He added, "I'm glad to see this legislation pass out of committee and head to the floor for a vote. Veterans deserve the freedom to choose a homecare provider they trust, and they are one step closer to being able to make that decision."

In parallel with the Homecare Choice Act, the committee also passed the Veterans ACCESS Act. This legislation incorporates provisions from the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act, an earlier initiative introduced by Senator Tuberville. The Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act is designed to guarantee that veterans can continue to access community care for ongoing services, especially for those receiving specialized treatments. The measure seeks to prevent disruptions in care and to ensure veterans can see the most convenient providers.

Together, these actions by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs signal a renewed commitment to giving veterans more control and consistency in their healthcare options, recognizing the individual needs and circumstances of those who have served.

The full Senate is expected to consider these bills in the coming weeks, with lawmakers and advocates closely watching the potential impact on veterans' access to home-based and community care services.