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H.R. 3477 (104th)

To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to restrict employers in obtaining, disclosing, and using of genetic information.

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Introduced

16 May 1996

Last action

7 June 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Sponsors

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Del. Frazer, Victor O. [I-VI-At Large], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

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Summary

Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit an employer from obtaining from any source genetic information about an employee or prospective employee without that person's written authorization meeting specified requirements. Allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions for actual damages and equitable relief against employers who violate this Act. Declares that nothing in this Act authorizes an employer to obtain, disclose, or use genetic information about an employee or prospective employee in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or any other Federal or State law that restricts access to, disclosure of, or use of genetic information.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 May 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 May 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 June 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

    Source: Committee

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