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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.

USA119th CongressS-2171| Senate 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive prohibition on smoking within all facilities of the Veterans Health Administration . This prohibition applies to any person , including veterans, patients, employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring a smoke-free environment across all VHA premises. The legislation broadly defines "smoke" to encompass both traditional tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other combustion or heating of tobacco) and electronic nicotine delivery systems , such as e-cigarettes and vape pens. "Facilities of the Veterans Health Administration" are also broadly defined to include all land and buildings under VA/VHA jurisdiction, such as medical centers, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics. This measure aims to create a healthier environment for all individuals within VA healthcare settings by eliminating all forms of smoking.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2865
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2106
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2043
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1040
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2119
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3855
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2865
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2106
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2043
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1040
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2119
    A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3855
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3855: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressS-2171| Senate 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This bill amends title 38, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive prohibition on smoking within all facilities of the Veterans Health Administration . This prohibition applies to any person , including veterans, patients, employees, contractors, and visitors, ensuring a smoke-free environment across all VHA premises. The legislation broadly defines "smoke" to encompass both traditional tobacco products (cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other combustion or heating of tobacco) and electronic nicotine delivery systems , such as e-cigarettes and vape pens. "Facilities of the Veterans Health Administration" are also broadly defined to include all land and buildings under VA/VHA jurisdiction, such as medical centers, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics. This measure aims to create a healthier environment for all individuals within VA healthcare settings by eliminating all forms of smoking.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2865
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2106
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2043
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1040
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-2119
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Jun 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3855
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2865
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2106
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2043
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1040
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-2119
    A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.


  • June 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3855
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3855: 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
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted