House · HJRES 144 · 119th Congress
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".
Summary
This resolution would cancel a Department of Veterans Affairs rule about reproductive health services that took effect in late 2025. Congress would use its power to block the rule from having any legal force. The rule affected how the VA provides reproductive health care to veterans.
In Favor
This resolution stops the VA from spending federal dollars on abortion services, which supporters say is Congress's core power over federal spending. The canceled rule forced VA facilities to provide abortions even in states where abortion is restricted by law, overriding those state laws. Congress is now setting clear limits on what VA funds can cover and restoring state authority over abortion policy.
Against
The VA rule being canceled gave veterans direct access to abortion and other reproductive health services through VA facilities. Blocking this rule removes those services for veterans who depend on the VA for all their health care. Veterans with no other insurance lose the most when Congress erases a benefit they were already promised.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This resolution aims to cancel a Department of Veterans Affairs rule about reproductive health services. Congress would use its power to strike down agency rules it disagrees with.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The resolution focuses only on removing the one VA rule published on December 31, 2025. The provisions stay on topic with no unrelated additions.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Veterans who use VA health services could be affected by the removal of this rule. The VA would also need to respond to the change in its current policy.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
The resolution does not authorize or appropriate any dollar amount. It would shift the duty to the VA to adjust its programs after the rule is removed.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
If Congress cancels the rule, the VA must figure out how to handle related services without current guidance. The bill does not spell out what steps the VA must follow next.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 9/30/2026