119th Congress
S. 2171
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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Richard J. Durbin(D-IL)
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
- Patty Murray (D-WA)
- Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 25, 2025 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534) - Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate