CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 144· House(119-HJRES-144)

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".

Rep. Brownley
Age: 74 years
California
Introduced
1/27/2026
Last activity
1/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsored by
Julia Brownley
Cosponsors
Democrat - 155Republican - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution is a measure to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The rule in question was submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding "Reproductive Health Services." If passed, the resolution would mandate that the rule has no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Yes

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+3

    The resolution exercises congressional oversight authority to overturn an executive agency rule.

The opposite· 3 of 7

  • Does this make abortion easier to get?-5

    The resolution seeks to invalidate a VA rule on reproductive health services, which would negatively impact access to these services.

  • Does this help veterans get medical care?-5

    Overturning the VA reproductive health rule negatively impacts the breadth of healthcare services available to veterans.

  • Would women be better off under this?-5

    Overturning the VA rule on reproductive health services has a negative impact on female veterans seeking such care.