Genetic Non-Discrimination Bill Passes U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act. The bill, known as GINA, would prohibit improper use of genetic information in hiring and health insurance decisions. Author of the bill Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) first introduced GINA in the House 12 years ago. In her remarks on the House floor today, Slaughter said that with the rapid advances in scientific research in those 12 years, the need for such legislation has grown exponentially.
U.S. House Passes Genetic Non-Discrimination Bill, Bio IT World, April 26, 2007.
