X PRIZE Foundation

Archon X PRIZE for Genomics     Teams     Media Center     Take Action     Discover     About
TAKE ACTION

Senate Passes Genetic Discrimination Bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — People learning through genetic testing that they might be susceptible to devastating diseases wouldn't also have to worry about losing their jobs or their health insurance under anti-discrimination legislation the Senate passed Thursday.

The 95-0 Senate vote sends the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act back to the House, which could approve it early next week. President Bush supports the legislation. More...