The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2007 was created to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment. For example, a health insurance company cannot require an individual to take a genetic test, nor can it increase the premium for someone with a genetic disorder.

On May 1, 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives version of the bill, H.R.493, was passed by a 414-1 vote. The Senate version of the bill, S.358, was passed the previous week by a 95-0 vote. The lone dissenter in Congress was Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas).

The bill now heads to the White House. President Bush is expected to sign the bill into law.