H.R.493 - Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 Sponsor: Louise Slaughter / 110th Congress

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Title
110th Congress - To prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
Summary
This bill would forbid insurance companies and employers to discriminate based on personal or family genetic information. (by MAPLight.org)
Status
The bill has become law.
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Vote Date:
April 24, 2008
Motion:
On Passage - Senate - H.R.493 as Amended
Location:
Senate
Result:
Pass
  • 95 Yes Votes100%
  • 0 No Votes0%
  • 5 Not Voting5.26315789474%
Showing contributions
Jan 2003-Dec 2008
excluding presidential campaign funds

Interests who did want this bill to become law (such as Biotech products & research and Engineers - type unknown) gave an average of:

  • $452,924 to each legislator voting Yes
    100%
  • $0 to each legislator voting No
    0%

Interests who did not want this bill to become law (such as Manufacturing and Pro-business associations) gave an average of:

  • $14,195 to each legislator voting Yes
    3.13410052202%
  • $0 to each legislator voting No
    0%

Contribution data provided by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org)

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