HR 4546
99th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional office buildings
Courthouses
Federal installations
Federal office buildings
Health
Labor unions
Smoking
Non-Smokers' Rights Act of 1986
Introduced: April 9, 1986
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5 steps
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
Plain-English summary
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.
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