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US S2865
US S2865A 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
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
In Committee
11/14/2019
11/14/2019
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 amends Title 38 of the United States Code to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Smoking is defined 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 provision that authorized the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish designated smoking areas within VHA facilities.
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 S6607) (on 11/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2865/all-info | 11/15/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2865/BILLS-116s2865is.pdf | 11/22/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2865/BILLS-116s2865is.pdf.pdf | 11/22/2019 |
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