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- H.R.1771
H.R.1771: Smoke-Free Environment Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 3, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (5 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Smoke-Free Environment Act of 1997 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the responsible entity for each public facility to prohibit smoking in the facility and on facility property in the immediate vicinity of the facility entrance. Allows designated smoking areas if: (1) the area is ventilated in accordance with certain specifications; (2) nonsmoking individuals do not have to enter the area for any purpose; and (3) children...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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| June 3, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) |