In 2008,the U.S.Congress passed _____ legislation that protects the confidentiality of genetic information.

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GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act) is a federal law passed in 2008 that prohibits discrimination based on genetic information in employment and healthcare. It protects the confidentiality of genetic information and prohibits employers and insurance companies from using it as a factor in hiring, firing, or setting premiums. ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) is a law passed in response to the 2008 financial crisis that included provisions for healthcare reform and increased funding for healthcare technology. EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act) is a law that requires hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment regardless of a patient's ability to pay. PSDA (Patient Self-Determination Act) is a law that requires healthcare providers to inform patients of their rights to make decisions about their own healthcare, including the right to refuse medical treatment. None of these laws specifically address genetic information confidentiality.