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US S2106
US S2106A 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
07/11/2019
In Committee
07/11/2019
07/11/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4809) (on 07/11/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2106/all-info | 07/12/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2106/BILLS-116s2106is.pdf | 07/24/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2106/BILLS-116s2106is.pdf.pdf | 07/24/2019 |
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