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- H.R.2873
H.R.2873: To amend title 10, United States Code, to limit the collection and use by the Department of Defense of individual genetic identifying information to the purpose of identification of remains, other than when the consent of the individual concerned is obtained.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 24, 1996
- Latest Major Action April 12, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Amends Federal law to provide that, in any case in which the Secretary of Defense obtains blood samples or other organic matter from an individual that could be used to obtain genetic information concerning that person: (1) such genetic information may be derived from such organic matter or used without that individual's consent only for the purpose of identification of remains; and (2) such individual shall be provided notice of that provision.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on National Security.
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Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
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| Jan. 24, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph P. Kennedy II (D-Mass.) |