SJRES103Referred to Committee

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".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
Failed — Did not pass vote
119th
Congress
2026-01-27
Introduced
39
Cosponsors
SJRES
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Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
Democrat · CT · Senator
Votes with party: 64.1% (320 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (39)

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

2026-03-25

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution would block a Department of Veterans Affairs rule that expands reproductive health services available to veterans, including services like contraception and fertility treatments. The Senate rejected the measure, meaning the VA rule will remain in effect. The vote split largely along party lines, with supporters arguing the rule overreaches federal authority and opponents saying it improves healthcare access for veterans.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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