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DemocratBill · S.J.Res. 103· Senate(119-SJRES-103)

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".

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
1/27/2026
Last activity
3/25/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors
Democrat - 37Republican - 0
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The rule in question relates to "Reproductive Health Services" and was published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2025. If passed, the resolution would dictate that the rule has no force or effect. It was introduced by Mr. Blumenthal and several other senators.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Would women be better off under this?-5

    The disapproval of a reproductive health services rule by the VA may limit access to essential reproductive healthcare for women veterans.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?-5

    The resolution targets a Department of Veterans Affairs rule, potentially impacting the breadth of health services available to veterans.

  • Does this make abortion easier to get?-5

    The resolution seeks to nullify a Department of Veterans Affairs rule regarding reproductive health services, which may include access to reproductive care.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.