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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007

The Genetic Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 (GINA) has been passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, by a vote of 420-3. The act will protect individuals against discrimination based on their genetic information when it comes to health insurance and employment. These protections are intended to encourage Americans to take advantage of genetic testing as part of their medical care.

President George W. Bush urged Congress to pass legislation to protect Americans from having their genetic information about cancer and other diseases used against them in health insurance or employment. After that, genetic non-discrimination bills were introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

» genome.gov

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