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Congress resolution seeks to block VA reproductive health rule

Floor activityS.J.Res. 103Latest action

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal · Senator · CT

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Official title: 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".

119th Congress

Topics: Security & foreign affairs

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Congress would cancel a VA rule on reproductive health services published December 31, 2025.

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What does this do?

This resolution uses the to disapprove a VA rule on "Reproductive Health Services" published December 31, 2025. If passed, the rule would be blocked from taking effect, and VA generally could not issue a substantially similar rule unless Congress allows it.

Who does it affect?

Veterans who use VA healthcare, particularly those seeking reproductive health services, and VA medical staff who provide such care.

Why does it matter?

Blocking the rule would revert VA policy on reproductive health services to whatever existed before December 2025, affecting what care VA staff can offer veterans.

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The last attempt failed: the Senate voted against taking it up, 48–50, on March 25, 2026.

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  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2026
  2. Senate committee
  3. Senate voteYou are here · Mar 25, 2026
  4. House
  5. The president's desk

Right now: the Senate has not agreed to take it up. The last motion to do so failed. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.

Data as of October 10, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. Senate · · Roll call 72

    As recorded

    Question
    On the S.J.Res. 103
    Result:
    Motion to Proceed Rejected
    48
    Nay
    50
    0
    2

    Republicans 2 yes, 50 no, 1 not voting · Democrats 44 yes, 1 not voting · Independents 2 yes

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