Bill · H.R. 4886· House(119-HR-4886)
Larry Barrett Veterans’ Memory Care Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/5/2025
- Last activity
- 12/19/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Erin Houchin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Larry Barrett Veterans' Memory Care Act of 2025 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It introduces new factors for consideration under the Veterans Community Care Program. These factors include a veteran's preference regarding care and the need for a caregiver. The bill also establishes an expedited approval process for certain Veterans Care Agreements. This process is intended to provide quicker access to specific providers. Additionally, it includes provisions for in-home care services during the approval period.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill strengthens veteran support by mandating expedited approval for care agreements and ensuring continuity of care.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill enhances veteran autonomy by considering their preferences for care and caregiver needs.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill expedites the approval process for specific provider agreements to ensure faster access to care.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Veteran Autonomy: Under Section 2(a), the bill allows covered veterans seeking extended care services to have their preferences considered regarding where, when, and how they seek services. This empowers veterans to have more control over their care.
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Caregiver Support: Section 2(a)(i)(II) allows for the consideration of whether a veteran requests or requires the assistance of a caregiver or attendant, which addresses specific individual needs.
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Care Stability: Section 2(b) ensures that a veteran receiving extended care can continue those services until the end of the episode of care, even if the specified period in the bill expires.
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Faster Access to Care: Section 3(k)(1)(A) requires the Secretary to approve certain requests for Veterans Care Agreements within 30 days. This is designed to speed up the process for veterans wanting to work with specific providers.
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Immediate Assistance During Processing: Section 3(k)(1)(B) provides for in-home care services to be provided to the covered veteran during the time between the initial request and the actual approval of the request.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Seniors+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 8/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House