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US HR1662
US HR1662To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/21/2017
03/21/2017
In Committee
05/17/2017
05/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits smoking: (1) indoors in any Veterans Health Administration facility, and (2) outdoors in any such facility as of October 1, 2022. The bill repeals a provision authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish tobacco to veterans receiving hospital or domiciliary care.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes and other electronic cigarettes, both indoors and outdoors in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, with the outdoor prohibition taking effect on October 1, 2022. The bill also repeals a provision that previously allowed the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish tobacco products to veterans receiving hospital or domiciliary care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 806. (on 11/16/2018)
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