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H.R. 818 (101st)

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1989

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 February 1989

Last action

22 February 1989 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

Sponsors

Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

3 June 2026

Environment

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 February 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

    Source: Committee

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