Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 | |
2007-2008 |
Track H.R. 493 [110th] Because this bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress, no more action can occur on it. |
 Primary Source See |
To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
Overview
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Sources of Influence
MAPLight.org reports that the following organizations have taken a stance on this bill:
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Coalition for Genetic Fairness American Civil Liberties Union Genetic Alliance American Academy of Pediatrics American Society of Hematology The Association for Molecular Pathology Hadassah National Association of Social Workers National Patient Advocate Foundation Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Affymetrix American Society of Human Genetics National Workrights Institute National Society of Genetic Counselors 20th Century Fox American Academy of Family Physicians American Academy of Physician Assistants American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Heart Association American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering American Medical Association American Nurses Association Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association of American Medical Colleges Biotechnology Industry Organization Brown University Sarah Lawrence College Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. | College and University Professional Association for Human Resources National Association of Manufacturers Human Resource Policy Association National Retail Federation |
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