It stays where it is unless leadership tries again.
Armed Forces and National SecurityAbortionAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsDepartment of Veterans AffairsSex and reproductive healthWomen's health
Why This Matters
This resolution would cancel a Veterans Affairs rule that stopped VA health care from covering abortions and abortion counseling, bringing back the coverage the VA added in 2022.
If you are a veteran or covered family member whose pregnancy results from rape or incest or threatens your health, the VA could again cover an abortion.
Who this affects
Veterans using VA health care · Families of disabled veterans · VA doctors and counselors
What does this resolution do?
1Cancels the December 31, 2025 VA rule that put back bans on abortion and abortion counseling that had existed from 1999 until 2022.
2Coverage would also return for family members in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, not just veterans.
3Under the Congressional Review Act, the VA could not later issue a substantially similar rule unless Congress passes a new law allowing it.
