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S. 2171 · 119th Congress

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.

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedJun 25, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jun 25, 2025: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in Senate, Jun 25, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Jun 25, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Cory A. Booker D-NJ
  • Susan M. Collins R-ME
  • Patty Murray D-WA