H.R.493 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. view all titles (6)

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  • Short: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 as enacted.
  • Official: To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. as introduced.
  • Short: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 as reported to house.
  • Short: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Short: Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 as passed senate.

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06/01/08
Genetic Non-Discrimination Bill Si...

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (HR 493) (GINA) balances the benefit of using genetic information for medical advances and ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK
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05/27/08
Fines for child labor violations a...

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) (HR 493), signed by President Bush on May 21, included provisions that alter...

Source: CCH
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05/26/08
Reform Jewish Leader Celebrates th...

The enactment of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (HR 493) is a long-awaited, hard-earned victory for advocates of comprehen...

Source: Religious Action Center (press release), DC
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05/22/08
New Federal Law Regulates Collecti...

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, HR 493, 110th Congress (2008) (enacted) [hereinafter GINA]. 2. Under GINA, a "genetic ...

Source: Mondaq News Alerts (subscription), UK
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05/20/08
Bush signs genetics anti-discrimin...

President George W. Bush signs HR 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 among legislators in the Oval Office of the ...

Source: Gresham Outlook, OR
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05/20/08
Press Gaggle by Dana Perino and Da...

And then at 2:10 pm he will sign HR 493 -- this is the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. And I think some of you have a...

Source: StreetInsider.com (subscription), MI
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05/20/08
Press Gaggle by Dana Perino and Da...

And then at 2:10 pm he will sign HR 493 -- this is the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008. And I think some of you have a...

Source: Whitehouse.gov (press release), DC
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05/20/08
Remarks by the President Upon Sign...

THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the members of Congress who've joined us as I sign the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, a piece ...

Source: Business Wire (press release), CA
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05/08/08
US Genetic Information Nondiscrimi...

Substantive and procedural objections were raised to the previous version of the approved legislation, bill HR 493, proposed in conjuncti...

Source: PHG Foundation, UK
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05/07/08
ADNA Discrimination Is Illegal!

S’s situation is relevant to the bill the senate unanimously approved HR 493 last week; a bill entitled the Genetic Information Nondisc...

Source: Synapse, CA
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06/24/11
House Roll Call #493 Details - Ope...

Back to Main Bill Page. June 24, 2011 Roll call number 493 in the House. Question On Passage: H J RES 68 Authorizing the limited use of t...

Source: opencongress.org
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12/14/08
UPDATED: DECEMBER CRIMINAL REPORT,...

H.R.493, genetic discrimination defraud legislation was created to also secure congressional funding for these executive branch psycho-pa...

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12/13/08
DECEMBER CRIMINAL REPORT: DEADLY D...

Foremost, H.R.493 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 is a deadly piece of legislation that must be removed. Deadly healt...

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12/13/08
The Emergency Economic Stabilizati...

[1] The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act was passed as H.R. 493 in April 2008, but H.R. 1424 lived on, as a House Resolution pas...

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11/27/08
Presidential politics » Blog Arch...

President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 · 2 plead not guilty in Ky. to Obama effigy charges ...

Source: Presidential politics
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11/25/08
President Bush Signs H.R. 1593, th...

President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, WhiteHouse, White House News, 0, 05.21.08 03:53 PM....

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11/08/08
President Bush Signs Landmark Gene...

President George W. Bush signs HR 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office...

Source: VIV NEWS
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10/23/08
JIMMY AKIN.ORG: Gattica! Gattica!

As I previously mentioned, H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), was introduced to prevent insurance companies ...

Source: JIMMY AKIN.ORG
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10/23/08
Ethical Responsbilities After GINA...

Bill H.R. 493 at http://thomas.loc.gov 2. Hudson K, Holohan Mk, Collins F. Keeping pace with the times –the Genetic Information Nondisr...

Source: Clinical Correlations
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10/22/08
Sen. Barack Obama [D-IL]’s Votin...

On Passage - Senate - HR493 as Amended. Bill Passed 95-0, 5 not voting. Senate Roll #112. Apr 24, 2008 12:39 PM. No Vote. On Passage - Se...

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