SJRES103-119

In Committee

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

119th Congress Introduced Jan 27, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This joint resolution uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to disapprove a Department of Veterans Affairs rule relating to 'Reproductive Health Services.' The CRA allows Congress to overturn federal agency rules within a certain timeframe by passing a joint resolution of disapproval signed by the President.

Who Benefits and How

  • Opponents of VA reproductive health services expansion: Would see the VA rule blocked, preventing implementation of expanded reproductive healthcare at VA facilities
  • Pro-life/anti-abortion advocates: Likely support this resolution if the VA rule expanded abortion-related services

Who Bears the Burden and How

  • Veterans seeking reproductive healthcare: May lose access to services that would have been provided under the VA rule
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: Would be prohibited from issuing substantially similar rules in the future without new congressional authorization
  • VA healthcare providers: Would face restrictions on what reproductive health services they can provide

Key Provisions

  • Disapproves the VA rule on Reproductive Health Services under CRA chapter 8 of title 5
  • If enacted, the VA rule would have no force or effect
  • Prevents the VA from issuing substantially similar rules without new congressional authorization
  • (Full provisions pending text availability)

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Disapproves the VA rule on 'Reproductive Health Services' under the Congressional Review Act

Key Policy Areas

Veterans Affairs, Healthcare, Reproductive Health, Regulatory Policy

Primary Purpose

Disapproves the VA rule on 'Reproductive Health Services' under the Congressional Review Act

Policy Domains

Veterans Affairs Healthcare Reproductive Health Regulatory Policy

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Identified Gains
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  • Pro-life advocates
  • Opponents of expanded VA reproductive services
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Identified Costs
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  • Veterans seeking reproductive healthcare
  • VA healthcare providers
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 25, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate …

Mar 25, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

Mar 25, 2026

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. …

Feb 12, 2026

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to …

Feb 12, 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. …

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

Jan 27, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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