Skip to content
Govbase
Govbase
Congress·In Committee·H.J.Res. 144

Congress Proposes Blocking Department of Veterans Affairs Rule on Reproductive Health Services

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".

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Lawmakers Move to Overturn VA Reproductive Health Services Rule

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
President
Law

Key Points

  • Lawmakers led by Ms. Brownley introduced a plan to cancel a Department of Veterans Affairs rule about reproductive health. This rule was first shared with the public on December 31, 2025.
  • If this plan is approved by both the House and the Senate and signed by the President, the VA rule would be completely removed. The VA would also be blocked from making a similar rule in the future without permission from Congress.
  • This affects veterans who rely on the government for their healthcare. The rule in question involves reproductive services, which can include things like birth control or medical procedures related to pregnancy.
  • This move is part of a larger debate over what kind of medical care the government should provide to veterans. It highlights a disagreement between different groups in Congress over reproductive rights and military benefits.
VeteransHealthcare

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 27, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in House

Related Bills

1 bill
S.J.Res. 103Related bill

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".

Feb 12 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberHJRES 144
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(68)
D: 68

Analysis generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.