To protect the health of nonsmokers working and visiting in United States Government buildings from the hazards of involuntary smoking by restricting smoking to designated areas in all buildings or building sections occupied by the United States Government.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM.
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