Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is a rare metabolic disorder that is characterized by deficiency of the enzyme as hydroxymethylbilane synthase (also known as porphobilinogen deaminase). This enzyme deficiency can result in the accumulation of porphyrin precursors in the body.
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993, Pub. L. No. 103-141, 107 Stat. 1488 (November 16, 1993), codified at 42 U.S.C. Â§ 2000bb through 42 U.S.C. Â§ 2000bb-4 (also known as RFRA), is a 1993 United States federal law that ensures that interests in religious freedom are protected.. The bill was introduced by Congressman Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on March 11, 1993.
Additional Notes on freedom of religion. The freedom of religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment can be overcome by a showing by the government of a compelling state interest. On this basis, practices used in some religions, such as bigamy, are prohibited despite the First Amendment guarantee.