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H.R. 4488 (99th)

Non-Smokers' Protection Act of 1986

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Introduced

21 March 1986

Last action

27 June 1986 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1], Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Monson, David S. [R-UT-2], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48], Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Siljander, Mark D. [R-MI-4], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2]

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 1986

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 March 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 June 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 June 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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