H.R. 1227 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005
H.R. 1227 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 10, 2005, sponsored by Judy Biggert with 244 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 244
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act to expand the prohibition against discrimination by group health plans and health insurance issuers in the group and individual markets on the basis of genetic information or services to prohibit: (1) enrollment and premium discrimination based on information about a request f…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Judy Biggert (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 127 Democrats, 116 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 10, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Apr 18, 2005)
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 42: Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005
- H.J.Res. 57: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting religious freedom.
- H.R. 552: Right to Life Act
- H.R. 2679: Public Expression of Religion Act of 2005
- H.R. 3405: Strengthening the Ownership of Private Property Act of 2005
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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