Restores Abortion Exclusions for Veterans

Official: 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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Armed Forces and National SecurityAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsWomen's healthDepartment of Veterans AffairsAbortionSex and reproductive health

Why This Matters

This resolution nullifies a rule from the Department of Veterans Affairs that allowed abortion services for veterans and their families.

If you are a veteran or a family member using VA services, you will lose access to abortion counseling and services.

Affects: This resolution affects veterans and their families who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare services.

What does this resolution do?

1. This resolution removes the Department of Veterans Affairs' rule that allowed abortion services for veterans. 2. Veterans and their families will no longer have access to abortion counseling through the VA. 3. The resolution affects the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, limiting reproductive health options. 4. This action reinstates previous exclusions that had been in place since 1999 until they were removed in 2022. 5. The resolution reflects ongoing debates about reproductive health services for veterans and their beneficiaries.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects veterans and their families who rely on the Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare services.

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