HILL BRIEFS
Senate Passes Genetic Nondiscrimination Bill
Thu. Apr. 24, 2008
Judiciary. The Senate today passed, 95-0, a genetic nondiscrimination bill that has been languishing in Congress for over a decade. House leaders expect to take up the same bill and pass it quickly and send it to the White House. In the past, President Bush has indicated he would sign such a bill. The measure would make it illegal to deny insurance or employment to people based on their genetic information. It passed the Senate twice with overwhelming majorities in 2003 and 2005, but each time GOP House leaders were unwilling to take it up. Sponsors cleared the last barrier this week when Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., lifted his hold on it after negotiating several last-minute changes.
Thu. Apr. 24, 2008
The PKD Foundation reports that there was an overwhelming response to the plea for calls to the offices of Senators across the country.
So, thanks.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
YESSSSSSSSSSS!!! Thank you, Congress, for actually considering the needs of the people! Now if we could just start on the road to making sure nobody is denied affordable insurance…
(I used to think “if you’re not outraged, you’re not paying attention” was a dumb saying. Then I started paying attention.)
Julia,
I called to support GINA too. So glad it passed. It was so easy to call too and even better knowing that it does make a difference.
rachel
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