Smoke-Free Environment Act of 1993
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 3, 1993)
Smoke-Free Environment Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to add a new title on smoke free environments. Requires the responsible entity for each public facility to adopt, implement, and post a policy prohibiting smoking in the facility and on facility property in the immediate vicinity of the facility's entrance. Allows designated smoking areas if: (1) the area is ventilated to exhaust directly to the outside; and (2) nonsmoking individuals do not have to enter the area for any purpose. Allows enforcement actions by any aggrieved person, any State or local government agency, or the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides for civil monetary penalties.
What just happenedMay 12, 1994
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 1994
- May 12, 1994CommitteeH23000
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - May 12, 1994CommitteeH22000
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 17, 1994CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 7, 1994CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Dec 3, 1993CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Nov 3, 1993IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 3, 1993IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2747)
- Nov 3, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 3, 1993IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House