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H.R. 493 (110th)

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008

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Introduced

16 January 2007

Last action

21 May 2008 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 110-233.

Sponsors

Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

21 January 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Public Health Service Act to expand the prohibition against discrimination by group health plans and health insurance issuers in the group and individual markets on the basis of genetic information or services to prohibit: (1) enrollment and premium discrimination based on information about a request for or receipt of genetic services; and (2) requiring genetic testing. Sets forth penalties for violations. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to prohibit issuers of Medicare supplemental policies from discriminating on the basis of genetic information. Extends medical privacy and confidentiality rules to the disclosure of genetic information. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or training program to discriminate against an individual or deprive such individual of employment opportunities because of genetic information. Prohibits the collection and disclosure of genetic information, with certain exceptions. Establishes a Genetic Nondiscrimination Study Commission to review the developing science of genetics and advise Congress on the advisability of providing for a disparate impact cause of action under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 16 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 January 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 January 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E120-121)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 16 January 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 2 February 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 February 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 February 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 March 2007

    Introduced

    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 23, 2007.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 5 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-28, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  11. 5 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Labor. H. Rept. 110-28, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  12. 8 March 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 March 2007

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  14. 13 March 2007

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  15. 21 March 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  16. 21 March 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  17. 22 March 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  18. 23 March 2007

    Introduced

    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 26, 2007.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 23 March 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  20. 23 March 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  21. 26 March 2007

    Introduced

    House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than March 29, 2007.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 26 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-28, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  23. 26 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 110-28, Part II.

    Source: Committee

  24. 29 March 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.

    Source: Calendars

  25. 29 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-28, Part III.

    Source: Committee

  26. 29 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 110-28, Part III.

    Source: Committee

  27. 19 April 2007

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 110-28, Part IV.

    Source: Committee

  28. 19 April 2007

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 110-28, Part IV.

    Source: Committee

  29. 25 April 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 261). (text: CR H4083-4094)

    Source: Floor

  30. 25 April 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  31. 25 April 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 3 (Roll no. 261).(text: CR H4083-4094)

    Source: Floor

  32. 25 April 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4083-4101)

    Source: Floor

  33. 25 April 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  34. 25 April 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 493.

    Source: Floor

  35. 25 April 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  36. 26 April 2007

    Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  37. 30 April 2007

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 125.

    Source: Calendars

  38. 24 April 2008

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3363-3375)

    Source: Floor

  39. 24 April 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 0. Record Vote Number: 113.

    Source: Floor

  40. 28 April 2008

    Floor

    Senate requests return of papers with respect to H.R. 493 by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  41. 29 April 2008

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  42. 29 April 2008

    Floor

    Papers returned to Senate

    Source: Floor

  43. 1 May 2008

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  44. 1 May 2008

    Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 340, enrollment corrections on H.R. 493 have been made.

    Source: Floor

  45. 1 May 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  46. 1 May 2008

    Vote

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 1 (Roll no. 234). (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2961-2972)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  47. 1 May 2008

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 1 (Roll no. 234).(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H2961-2972)

    Source: NotUsed

  48. 1 May 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1156, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the George Miller (CA) motion to agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 493.

    Source: Floor

  49. 1 May 2008

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Miller, George moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H2961-2980)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  50. 19 May 2008

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  51. 19 May 2008

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  52. 21 May 2008

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 110-233.

    Source: President

  53. 21 May 2008

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  54. 21 May 2008

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

24 April 2008 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 493 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 95 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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