Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 2171
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
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Introduced 2025-06-25Topic: veterans militarySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis bill prohibits smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility. The bill defines smoking as the use of cigarettes, cigars, and pipes (i.e., the heating or combustion of tobacco), as well as the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system.
Sponsors
- Richard J. Durbin Democrat sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534) | refer |
| 2025-06-25 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |