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HR 4546 99th Congress House

Non-Smokers' Rights Act of 1986

Official title: A bill to restrict smoking to designated areas in all buildings or building sections occupied by the United States Government.

Introduced: July 17, 1986 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 27, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 12, 1986
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 17, 1986
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Apr 9, 1986
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 9, 1986
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 27, 1986

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Non-Smokers' Rights Act of 1986 - 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 buildings or building sections occupied by the Government. Requires the conspicuous display of signs at building entrances and in areas where smoking is permitted.

Directs the Secretary to solicit comments from labor organizations and local health organizations prior to promulgating regulations. Prohibits such regulations from superseding those which provide more stringent restrictions on smoking. Declares that nothing in this Act prevents more stringent regulations from being promulgated.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2
FROST, MARTIN
· Jul 17, 1986
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 25, 1986
 D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 4, 1986
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
· Apr 9, 1986
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4546: Non-Smokers' Rights Act of 1986. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-4546/
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"H.R. 4546: Non-Smokers' Rights Act of 1986." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-4546/.
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