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Please join ASH's advocacy efforts by contacting your Representative and Senators in support of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 493/S. 358). This legislation prohibits health insurers from using individuals' genetic information to deny coverage or determine rates or premiums. In addition, the bill would bar employers from using individuals' genetic information when making hiring, firing, job placement, or promotion decisions.
The legislation has easily passed the Senate in the last several Congresses, but has stalled in the House. With the change in leadership in the House of Representatives and President Bush's recent indication of support for legislation to protect genetic information privacy, there may be a real opportunity this year to enact legislation.
If you have questions, or need more information, please contact ASH Research Advocacy Manager Tracy Becker at tbecker@hematology.org or (202) 776-0544.
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