Congress·In Progress·S.J.Res. 103

Senate Republicans Target VA Reproductive Health Rule in Committee Review

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".

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov

Part of: Lawmakers Move to Overturn VA Reproductive Health Services Rule

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Key Points

A group of lawmakers in Congress has introduced a plan to stop a new rule from the Department of Veterans Affairs. This rule, which was finalized at the end of 2025, deals with how the agency provides reproductive health services to veterans and their families.
If this resolution passes and becomes law, the Department of Veterans Affairs' policy would be completely canceled. The agency would be blocked from providing the specific reproductive health services described in that rule, and they would be prevented from making a similar rule in the future.
This move affects veterans and their beneficiaries who rely on the government for medical care. It specifically targets the types of healthcare options available at federal clinics and hospitals for those who served in the military.
This action uses a special legal process that allows Congress to review and overrule decisions made by government agencies. It highlights a major disagreement between some members of Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs over what medical services should be available to veterans.

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

Milestones

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Feb 12, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

Feb 12, 2026Senate

Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jan 27, 2026Senate

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

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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H.J.Res. 144Related bill

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".

Jan 27 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.