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- H.R.2690
H.R.2690: Genetic Privacy and Nondiscrimination Act of 1995
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 29, 1995
- Latest Major Action June 18, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (24 Democrats, 1 Independent, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Genetic Privacy and Nondiscrimination Act of 1995 - Establishes limitations with respect to the disclosure and use of genetic information. Prohibits disclosure of genetic information about an individual unless specifically authorized by the individual involved, or the individual's legal representative, through a written authorization which includes a description of the information being disclosed, the name of the individual or entity to whom...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Government Reform and Oversight, and Economic and Educational Opportunities, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Economic and Educational Opportunities
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Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Nov. 29, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |