Genetic Employment Protection Act of 1997

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Introduced

25 July 1997

Last action

25 July 1997 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Baldacci, John Elias [D-ME-2], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

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Summary

Genetic Employment Protection Act of 1997 - Prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of genetic information with respect to an individual, including an inquiry by the individual regarding genetic services. Sets forth confidentiality and civil action provisions.

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Timeline

25 July 1997
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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25 July 1997
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Introduced in House
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25 July 1997
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Introduced in House
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/2275
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