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S.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.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 14, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 14, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 14, 2021
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 14, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| June 14, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4521)
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| June 14, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |