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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 493) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.
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Summary of Bill HRES 1156
Bill 110 HRES 1156 is a resolution that provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 493. The purpose of H.R. 493 is to prohibit discrimination based on genetic information in relation to health insurance and employment.
The bill aims to protect individuals from being discriminated against by health insurance providers and employers based on their genetic information. This includes information about an individual's genetic tests, genetic counseling, and genetic services.
The Senate amendment to H.R. 493 likely includes changes or additions to the original bill that were made by the Senate. The resolution, HRES 1156, sets the rules for how the Senate amendment will be considered by the House of Representatives. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that individuals are not unfairly treated or denied opportunities in health insurance or employment because of their genetic information. It seeks to promote fairness and equality for all individuals, regardless of their genetic makeup.
The bill aims to protect individuals from being discriminated against by health insurance providers and employers based on their genetic information. This includes information about an individual's genetic tests, genetic counseling, and genetic services.
The Senate amendment to H.R. 493 likely includes changes or additions to the original bill that were made by the Senate. The resolution, HRES 1156, sets the rules for how the Senate amendment will be considered by the House of Representatives. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that individuals are not unfairly treated or denied opportunities in health insurance or employment because of their genetic information. It seeks to promote fairness and equality for all individuals, regardless of their genetic makeup.
Current Status of Bill HRES 1156
Bill HRES 1156 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2008. Bill HRES 1156 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2008. Bill HRES 1156's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of May 1, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1156
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1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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