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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".

S. J. RES. 103 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''.

Introduced Jan 27, 2026

Latest action (Mar 25, 2026) Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.

Referred to
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Issues
AbortionDefenseHealthcare
Legislative subjects (7)
AbortionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightDepartment of Veterans AffairsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health

Summary

This joint resolution disapproves a Department of Veterans Affairs rule relating to reproductive health services that was published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2025. Under the Congressional Review Act, disapproval of the rule means it shall have no force or effect and is nullified. The resolution was introduced in the Senate on January 27, 2026, and was discharged from the Committee on Veterans' Affairs by petition on February 12, 2026.

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Sponsor (1)
39 cosponsors

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Richard Blumenthal’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT $9,500
  • FREEPOINT COMMODITIES LLC $6,600
  • ALIX PARTNERS $6,600
  • PALANTIR $6,600
  • KRUX INC. $6,600

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Richard Blumenthal → · Outside spending →

Actions (6)
  1. Mar 25, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72. · senate
  2. Mar 25, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1609) · senate
  3. Feb 12, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338. · senate
  4. Feb 12, 2026 Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). · senate
  5. Jan 27, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. · senate
  6. Jan 27, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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Roll-call votes (1)

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  • On the Motion to ProceedMotion to Proceed Rejected
    Senate · Roll call 72 · Mar 25, 2026

    48 Yea · 50 Nay · 2 Not voting

    • Democrats4Yea0Nay
    • Republicans0Yea3Nay
    • Independents1Yea0Nay

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    Yea(5)

    Nay(3)

More bills on these subjects (8)

Other bills that carry the most legislative subjects in common with this one (topical discovery — distinct from the procedural related bills above).

  • HR 9770 — Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (shares 5 subjects)
  • S 2882 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HR 5450 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (shares 5 subjects)
  • HR 7148 — Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 5304 — Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 5166 — Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 (shares 4 subjects)
  • HR 1654 — CUTS Act (shares 4 subjects)
  • S 589 — SAD Act (shares 4 subjects)

Similar bills (6)

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  • HJRES 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". · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · Cong. 119 87%
  • SJRES 197 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Cong. 119 76%
  • SJRES 84 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability". · Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · Cong. 119 75%
  • SJRES 132 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents". · Introduced May 13, 2026 · Cong. 119 73%
  • SJRES 199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Cong. 119 73%
  • SJRES 198 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Cong. 119 71%

Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 27, 2026

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Sanders, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Hassan, Mr. King, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Gallego, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Bennet, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Reed, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Welch, Ms. Warren, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Schiff, Ms. Smith, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Merkley, Ms. Alsobrooks, Mr. Ossoff, Ms. Rosen, Ms. Baldwin, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Booker, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Hickenlooper) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

February 12, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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”.

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to “Reproductive Health Services” (90 Fed. Reg. 61310 (December 31, 2025)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.

Calendar No. 338

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. J. RES. 103

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”.

February 12, 2026

Committee discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c), and placed on the calendar

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