Support GINA Now

Action Alert: Posted Dec. 14, 2007

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, or GINA, (H.R.493) has made it to the final stretch. Congress wants to move GINA by attaching it to the omnibus appropriations legislation this year. This would get GINA passed in just a few days. After so many years of struggling to pass the legislation, this is the opportunity! Please act now in support of this extraordinary opportunity:

1. Call the members of the House Appropriations Committee and House Leadership ASAP and let them know that the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act must be included in the omnibus.
2. Tell your friends and family to make the calls.
3. Email policy@geneticalliance.org or call 202.966.5557 x207 to let the Coalition for Genetic Fairness know that you have taken action!

Please call immediately

A list is provided below. Use the sample script to chat with them or leave a voicemail message. There is power in numbers! Tell your friends, family, coworkers, and others to take action now.

Sample Script

My name is ____ and I am calling to ask (NAME OF ELECTED OFFICIAL) to support the inclusion of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act in the omnibus appropriations legislation. This bill passed the House 420-3 on April 25, 2007 and the Senate hot lined version provides the strong protections our community values.

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act protects all Americans from the misuse of genetic information in employment and health insurance decisions. With these protections in place, Americans will be able to use genetics in medicine without fear of misuse of their genetic information.

I strongly urge (NAME OF ELECTED OFFICIAL) to support the Act's inclusion in the omnibus. Thank you.

House Leadership

House Appropriations Committee