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Genetic Nondiscrimination Act of 2003

On October 14, 2003, by a vote of 95-0, the U.S. Senate approved the Genetic Nondiscrimination Act of 2003 (S.1053). This action is truly historic as it marks the first time one house of Congress has voted to prohibit the use of genetic information in a discriminatory manner with regard to health insurance or employment.

For almost three years, genetic privacy and nondiscrimination has been a signature policy issue for Affymetrix. Steve Fodor, Affymetrix' CEO, has written a public letter (pdf, 73 KB) supporting the Genetic Nondiscrimination Act of 2003 and Affymetrix has lobbied aggressively in both the House and Senate for its passage.

Affymetrix intends to continue to play a leading role supporting the bill as the action now shifts to the House and to the Administration.

Learn more:

Statement of Administration Policy (pdf, 67 KB)

Genetic Nondiscrimination Act of 2003 - search for "S.1053.ES"

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