Non-Smokers' Protection Act of 1986
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 21, 1986)
Non-Smokers' Protection Act of 1986 - Establishes the policy of the United States to provide an environment free from tobacco smoke to the maximum extent practicable in Government buildings.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Surgeon General, to promulgate regulations to carry out such policy. Requires such regulations, at a minimum, to provide that smoking be prohibited in buildings or building sections occupied by the Government. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt certain limited areas from such restriction and grants precedence to the rights of nonsmokers in any dispute. Requires the posting of signs where smoking is permitted in a building. Directs the Secretary to solicit comments from labor organizations prior to promulgating regulations.
Prohibits such regulations from superseding those that provide more stringent restrictions on smoking. Declares that nothing in this Act prevents more stringent regulations from being promulgated.
What just happenedJun 27, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 27, 1986CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 12, 1986CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 25, 1986CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 21, 1986IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 21, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 21, 1986IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House