Executive Committee
Sharon F. Terry, Chair,
Genetic Alliance
Cynthia Pellegrini,
American Academy of Pediatrics
Derek Scholes, American Heart Association
Joann Boughman,
American Society of Human Genetics
Timothy Leshan,
Brown University
Marla Gilson,
Hadassah
Barbara Harrison,
National Society of Genetic Counselors
Jeremy Gruber,
National Workrights Institute
Dan Larson,
PKD Foundation
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Thank Congress for supporting GINA
Contact your elected officialstoday
On April 24, the United States Senate passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) by a vote of 95-0. On May 1, the House of Representatives passed the same bill by a vote of 414-1. Please take a moment to thank your elected officials for their supportive vote of GINA.
Take action in three easy steps:
1) Find your elected officials and their contact information. You can find your representative by using the search box at the top of the page at www.house.gov. You can find your two senators by using the search box at the top of the page at www.senate.gov.
2) Personalize this sample letter on your own letterhead.
3) Fax the letter to your elected officials.
Thanks for taking action!
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Dear NAME OF ELECTED OFFICIAL ,
Thank you for your support of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). We are pleased to join you in celebrating GINA's success in Congress.
SHARE ABOUT YOURSELF OR YOUR ORGANIZATION.
For too long, Americans have feared the misuse of genetic information. This fear resulted in hesitance to seek out genetic information that could otherwise be used to proactively manage health. It also caused reluctance to participate in clinical trials that are vital to the discovery and development of new treatments.
Today, we are one step closer to guaranteeing federal protections against genetic discrimination for all Americans. We expect the overwhelming support for this legislation will translate to success as it makes its way to the White House.
On behalf of the over 300 organizations and hundred of individuals who stand in support of GINA, thank you!
Best,
YOUR NAME
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