[20091205]R40116_2008年《基因信息非歧视法》：选定的问题.pdf

WikiLeaks Document Releasehttp:/wikileaks.org/wiki/CRS-R40116February 2, 2009Congressional Research ServiceReport R40116The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008:Selected IssuesAmanda K. Sarata, Analyst in Health Policy and GeneticsDecember 5, 2009Abstract.On May 21, 2008, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) becamelaw (P.L. 110-233).GINA prohibits discrimination on the basis of genetic information in employment andhealth insurance. This report addresses several issues that the new law, and its future implementation, may raise.