SENATE 2043117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4521)
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.
- Last Action
- 6/14/2021
Actions
- 2021-06-14Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4521)
- 2021-06-14Introduced in Senate
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 (10)
- Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Thomas Carper (D-DE)
- Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
- Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Cory Booker (D-NJ)
- John Reed (D-RI)
- Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
- Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
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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