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".

House Joint Resolution

H.J.Res. 31

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".

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 31, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. Smith

Representative

Republican

NJ-4

Cosponsors

8

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a VA rule that expanded reproductive health services for veterans, including access to abortion counseling and services in certain circumstances.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution uses the Congressional Review Act to nullify a VA rule that expanded reproductive health services for veterans, including access to abortion counseling and services in certain circumstances.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from voting in elections. Specifically, the joint resolution prohibits such a person from voting in any election for federal, state, tribal, or local office, including offices in the District of Columbia or in any of the territories or possessions of the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nullifies VA reproductive health services rule
Uses Congressional Review Act
Blocks expanded abortion access for veterans
Reverses Biden administration VA policy
Affects reproductive healthcare for women veterans

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Veterans would lose expanded access to reproductive healthcare services including abortion that the VA implemented. This CRA resolution aims to reverse the Biden administration policy allowing VA to provide or pay for abortions in limited cases.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Citizenship and naturalization

Constitution and constitutional amendments

Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Voting rights

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

31, 119th Congress (2025). "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".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hjres-31