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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.
Sponsored By: Senator Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced
Summary
Would ban smoking at all Veterans Health Administration facilities for everyone on the premises. It would define “facility of the Veterans Health Administration” to include medical centers, nursing homes, domiciliary facilities, outpatient clinics, and readjustment counseling centers that are under VHA control. The bill would define “smoke” to cover both burning tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems like e-cigarettes and vape pens. It would add a new section 1715 to title 38 and repeal section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
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.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 6/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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