H.R. 1910 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act
H.R. 1910 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 1, 2003, sponsored by Louise McIntosh Slaughter with 242 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 1, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 242
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance and Employment Act - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act , the Internal Revenue Code, and Medicare supplemental policy provisions to prohibit health plans and insurers, with respect to protected genetic information, from discriminating in enrollment, eligibility, contribution rates, and premium rates based on such information.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Louise McIntosh Slaughter (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 190 Democrats, 51 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 1, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (May 27, 2003)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 108th Congress
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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