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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.

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2043

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2043

Bill S 2043 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2021. Bill S 2043 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 14, 2021.  Bill S 2043's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4521) as of June 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2043

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2043

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Health facilities and institutions
- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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.

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