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H.R. 818

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1989

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1989 - Declares that nonsmokers working and visiting in U.S. Government buildings are entitled to a reasonably smoke-free environment for the protection of their health and comfort.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations designating the areas in which smoking shall be allowed within Government buildings. Requires the conspicuous display of signs at building entrances and in areas where smoking is permitted.

Declares that regulations under this Act shall not supersede a regulation providing more stringent restrictions on smoking, or prevent a department or agency from initiating more stringent restrictions on smoking.

Requires departments or agencies in which labor organizations have been accorded recognition to engage in collective bargaining to implement regulations which affect work areas predominantly occupied by employees represented by such organizations. Requires any bargaining agreement to comply with this Act.

Encourages departments and agencies to offer smoking cessation programs. Encourages Federal health plan carriers to provide coverage for such programs.

Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.

    Government Activities and Transportation Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

    Civil Service Subcommittee
  4. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Oversight and Government Reform Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  7. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House