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US S2043
US S2043A 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
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
In Committee
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th 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.
AI Summary
This bill would amend title 38 of the United States Code to prohibit smoking, including the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems, on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which includes medical centers, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and other VHA-controlled buildings. The bill would also repeal a previous law that allowed for designated smoking areas within VHA facilities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Dick Durbin (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Tom Carper (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4521) (on 06/14/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2043/all-info | 06/15/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2043/BILLS-117s2043is.pdf | 07/09/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2043/BILLS-117s2043is.pdf.pdf | 07/09/2021 |
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