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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.

USA119th CongressHR-3855| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, by establishing a comprehensive prohibition on smoking across all facilities of the Veterans Health Administration. Specifically, it revises Section 1715 to state that no person , including veterans, patients, employees, contractors, or visitors, may smoke on VHA premises. The legislation provides broad definitions for both "smoke" and "facility of the Veterans Health Administration." The term "smoke" encompasses not only traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, but also electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes and vape pens. A "facility of the Veterans Health Administration" is defined as any land or building under VA jurisdiction and VHA control, including medical centers, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics, ensuring a wide scope for the prohibition. This measure also includes conforming amendments, such as repealing Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992, to align with the new, stricter smoking policy.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3700
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3883
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2398
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1662
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2171
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3700
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3883
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2398
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1662
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.


  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2171
    Introduced in Senate

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2171: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressHR-3855| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2025
This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code, by establishing a comprehensive prohibition on smoking across all facilities of the Veterans Health Administration. Specifically, it revises Section 1715 to state that no person , including veterans, patients, employees, contractors, or visitors, may smoke on VHA premises. The legislation provides broad definitions for both "smoke" and "facility of the Veterans Health Administration." The term "smoke" encompasses not only traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, but also electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes and vape pens. A "facility of the Veterans Health Administration" is defined as any land or building under VA jurisdiction and VHA control, including medical centers, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics, ensuring a wide scope for the prohibition. This measure also includes conforming amendments, such as repealing Section 526 of the Veterans Health Care Act of 1992, to align with the new, stricter smoking policy.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3700
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3883
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2398
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1662
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 23, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2171
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3700
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3883
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2398
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1662
    To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.


  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 23, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2171
    Introduced in Senate
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Lauren Underwood (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2171: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted