Bill > S2119

This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The key provisions are: 1. Prohibiting indoor smoking in all VHA facilities, with an exception for community living centers (nursing homes) where indoor smoking will be prohibited starting December 31, 2018. 2. Prohibiting outdoor smoking in all VHA facilities starting October 1, 2021. 3. Defining "facility of the Veterans Health Administration" to include any land or building under the jurisdiction and control of the VHA, but not under the control of the General Services Administration. 4. Defining "smoke" to include the smoking of cigarettes (including e-cigarettes), cigars, pipes, and any other combustion of tobacco. 5. Repealing a previous law that allowed smoking in certain VHA facilities. The bill is intended to create a smoke-free environment within the VHA system to promote the health and well-being of veterans and VHA staff.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2119/all-info