H.R. 1662
IntroducedTo amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
Introduced 3/21/2017•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 806.
11/16/2018 • House
Summary
This bill prohibits smoking: (1) indoors in any Veterans Health Administration facility, and (2) outdoors in any such facility as of October 1, 2022.
The bill repeals a provision authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs to furnish tobacco to veterans receiving hospital or domiciliary care.
Introduced in House • 3/21/2017
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Department of Veterans AffairsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth facilities and institutionsVeterans' medical care
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
March 21, 2017
Committee Review
March 29, 2017
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Text Versions (2)
Reported in House11/16/2018
Introduced in House3/21/2017