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Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1987

Introduced: February 4, 1987 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 20, 1987
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
Feb 19, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Feb 18, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Feb 12, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.
Feb 4, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Feb 4, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Feb 4, 1987
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1987 - 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, within 180 days of enactment of this Act, 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 labor 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.

What's happening now February 20, 1987

Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2