118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 31 — 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".

“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".”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Feb 7, 2023

Last action Feb 7, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Feb 7, 2023

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Referred

Feb 7, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) titled Reproductive Health Services and published on September 9, 2022. The rule authorizes the VA to provide certain abortion-related care to veterans. The rule also applies to such care provided to beneficiaries covered under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA).

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 7, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 7, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.