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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.
7/9/2025, 7:20 PM
Summary of Bill S 2171
This bill, designated as S. 2171 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking at any Veterans Health Administration facility and includes provisions for other purposes.
Congressional Summary of S 2171
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2171
Bill S 2171 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2025. Bill S 2171 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 25, 2025. Bill S 2171's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534) as of June 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2171
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2171
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2171
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.
Comments
Reina Medlin
764
9 months ago
This bill banning smoking at VA facilities is ridiculous and infringes on personal freedoms.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2171
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