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US S2106

US S2106
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
07/11/2019
In Committee
07/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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. This 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.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facility. The bill defines smoking as the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes (i.e., the heating or combustion of tobacco), as well as the use of any electronic nicotine delivery system, including electronic or e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-cigars. The bill also repeals a previous law that allowed the VHA to designate indoor and outdoor areas where smoking was permitted. The amendments made by this bill will take effect on October 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4809) (on 07/11/2019)

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