Bill · H.R. 3855· House(119-HR-3855)
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
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/23/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. The primary goal is to prohibit smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility. This ban applies to all persons, including veterans, patients, employees, contractors, and visitors. The prohibition covers all forms of tobacco use and electronic nicotine delivery systems. It specifically targets lands or buildings under the jurisdiction and control of the Veterans Health Administration.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill improves the health environment for veterans by prohibiting smoking on VHA premises.
Does this help veterans get medical care?+5
The bill promotes a healthier environment for veterans by prohibiting smoking on VHA facility premises.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+3
The bill enhances the health environment for veterans by banning smoking on VHA grounds.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Broad Smoking Ban: The bill prohibits all people, including patients, residents, and employees, from smoking on the premises of any Veterans Health Administration facility (Section 1, subsection a). This could lead to a cleaner and healthier environment for everyone using these facilities.
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Comprehensive Definitions: The definition of smoking includes not just traditional tobacco like cigarettes and cigars, but also electronic nicotine delivery systems like vape pens (Section 1, subsection a, part b, 1). This ensures that the ban covers modern nicotine products as well.
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Clear Scope of Facilities: The bill defines facilities to include medical centers, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and readjustment counseling centers (Section 1, subsection a, part b, 2). This provides a clear understanding of where the smoking prohibition is in effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Individuals: The prohibition applies to any person, including veterans and employees (Section 1, subsection a). This means certain individuals will no longer be able to smoke while on the premises of these specific facilities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Veterans Healthcare+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- 6/23/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 6/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Lauren UnderwoodDemocrat · Illinois