HR-1662 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-11-16CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 806.House floor actions
2018-11-16CommitteeReported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-1033.House floor actions
2017-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2017-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2017-04-06CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2017-03-29CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2017-03-29CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-03-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2017-03-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Brad R. Wenstrup [R] (OH-2)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Government buildings, facilities, and property
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

Related Bills

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