H.R. 1008100th CongressHouse Bill

Nonsmokers Health Protection Act of 1987

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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.

Introduced Feb 4, 1987
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law

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Who introduced this

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James Scheuer

Democrat

U.S. Representative · NY-8

Bipartisan — 56 cosponsors (39 D, 17 R)

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