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.

Ban on smoking at VA facilities

If enacted, this bill would ban smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility. The ban would apply to every person on site, including veterans, patients, residents, VA employees, contractors, and visitors. "Smoke" would cover burning or heating tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other forms) and electronic nicotine delivery systems (for example, e-cigarettes and vape pens). The bill would also repeal Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992 and does not specify penalties or an effective date.