Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 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".

This resolution would stop the VA from using its reproductive health services rule. It does this through the Congressional Review Act, a law Congress can use to cancel recent agency rules. The real-world impact depends on what the VA rule covers.

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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". is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Latest action on H.J.Res. 144: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects veterans who get health care through the VA, especially veterans who use or may need reproductive health services. It also affects VA doctors, clinics, and administrators because they may have to stop following the 2025 rule. Congress and the President decide whether the rule is canceled.

Why this matters: This matters because it could change reproductive health care inside the VA system. The resolution would cancel the VA rule, but it does not say exactly which services would stop, change, or continue. That makes the practical effect hard to judge from this resolution alone.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 144

• Congress would use the Congressional Review Act to cancel a federal agency rule. That law is in chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code.
• The resolution targets one VA rule called “Reproductive Health Services.” The Department of Veterans Affairs published it at 90 Fed. Reg. 61310 on December 31, 2025.
• The VA rule would stop having legal effect if the resolution becomes law. The VA could not use or enforce it.
• This is a joint resolution. It must pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President, unless Congress overrides a veto.

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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 144

What is H.J.Res. 144?

This resolution would stop the VA from using its reproductive health services rule. It does this through the Congressional Review Act, a law Congress can use to cancel recent agency rules. The real-world impact depends on what the VA rule covers.

How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 144?

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Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 144?

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