HR 2215 · 105th Congress · Labor and Employment

Genetic Nondiscrimination in the Workplace Act

Introduced 1997-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.(1997-09-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Genetic Nondiscrimination in the Workplace Act - Amends the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from obtaining, disclosing, or using genetic information about their employees or prospective employees unless they receive written authorization from such individuals, and provide such individuals with a written statement of the uses which the employer intends for such information. Allows employees or prospective employees to bring civil actions for actual damages and equitable relief against employers who violate this Act.…

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1 Democrat