Congress·In Committee·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.

Smoking Ban at Veterans Health Facilities

Jun 25, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. It was recently introduced and referred to this committee for further study. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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The bill has support from both parties and focuses on health, but many bills struggle to get a full vote in a busy legislative schedule.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 1040 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1040 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would ban smoking and vaping at every Veterans Health Administration location. This includes all land and buildings like medical centers, nursing homes, and outpatient clinics run by the VA.
The ban applies to everyone on the property. This means veterans, patients, staff members, contractors, and visitors would no longer be allowed to smoke or use electronic cigarettes anywhere on the grounds.
The rule covers traditional tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. It also includes modern devices like vape pens and e-cigarettes.
By passing this law, Congress would remove an older rule that allowed for designated smoking areas at these facilities. The goal is to create a completely smoke-free environment for people seeking healthcare.

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Milestones

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Jun 25, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 25, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberS 2171

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)