Senate Bill 2119
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 13, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2119
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill phases in smoking prohibitions at Veterans Health Administration facilities.
November 13, 2017
11/13/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
11/13/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:23 PM