HOUSE 3883117th 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: 9/7/2021

Actions

2021-09-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2021-06-14Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2021-06-14Introduced in House
2021-06-14Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-14 (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 (4)

Lauren Underwood (D-IL)
Chris Pappas (D-NH)
Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
Kathleen Rice (D-NY)

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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