Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005

H.R. 1227, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2005, aims to prevent employers and health insurance companies from using an individual’s genetic information to make decisions about their employment or coverage. Under this bill, health insurers would be prohibited from denying coverage or charging higher premiums based on a person's genetic predisposition to a specific disease, and employers would be barred from using genetic data in hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. The legislation also establishes strict privacy rules regarding the collection and disclosure of genetic tests to ensure that personal medical data remains confidential.