H.R.1189: Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced March 2, 2015
  • Latest Major Action March 27, 2015

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act This bill declares that a workplace wellness program, by offering a reward to participants, does not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or title I or II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 if the program complies with Public Health Service Act requirements. Collection of information about a family member's manifested disease or disorder is not considered an...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.1189.

Bill Actions

Date Description
March 27, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
March 24, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
March 24, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
March 2, 2015
Referred to House Ways and Means
March 2, 2015
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
March 2, 2015
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
March 2, 2015

Introduced in the House by John Kline (R-Minn.)

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