HOUSE 2398118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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.

Last Action: 4/14/2023

Actions

2023-04-14Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2023-03-29Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2023-03-29Introduced in House
2023-03-29Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-03-29 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Lauren Underwood (D-IL)

Subjects

Department of Veterans Affairs
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health facilities and institutions
Veterans' medical care

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