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H.R.710 / 103rd Congress

Preventing Our Kids From Inhaling Deadly Smoke (PRO-KIDS) Act of 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2473)

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 2, 1993

Preventing Our Kids From Inhaling Deadly Smoke (PRO-KIDS) Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue guidelines for enforcing a nonsmoking policy at each Federal agency that prohibits, at a minimum, smoking in each portion of a Federal building that is not ventilated separately. Directs the heads of Federal agencies, the Director of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and specified entities of the legislative branch to adopt nonsmoking policies that meet the guideline requirements. Authorizes Federal agencies to petition for a waiver from the general requirements if extenuating circumstances prevent enforcement and such agencies make a good-faith effort to enforce an alternative policy. Requires Federal agencies in which a labor organization is recognized as a bargaining unit to ensure implementation of the requirements that affect work areas predominantly occupied by employees represented by such organization. Exempts such work areas from the policy if a collective bargaining agreement exists that includes provisions relating to smoking privileges that are in violation of this Act. Terminates such exemption on the earlier of the first expiration date of the agreement or one year after the issuance of the guidelines. Requires the Administrator to establish an outreach program on the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke. Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Tobacco Smoke Advisory Office. Requires each person who uses Federal funds to provide children's services to establish and enforce a nonsmoking policy that: (1) prohibits smoking in each portion of the facility used in connection with children's services; and (2) provides for the posting of signs stating that smoking is not permitted. Authorizes persons who make a good-faith effort to enforce a policy that meets such requirements to petition their funding agency for a waiver from the general requirements. Sets forth conditions for granting waivers. Provides for special waivers for persons who provide children's services pursuant to certain collective bargaining agreements. Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Exempts specified individuals from this Act.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL-20] · D–IL

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
75 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2473)

  2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E223)

  5. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H317)

  6. Introduced in House

  7. Introduced in House

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