H.R. 3521
119th Congress
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
5
Cosponsors
4
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
20 mai 2025·1 year ago
Summary
Introduced in House · Updated 11 mars 2026
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
This bill authorizes a grant program and provides certain exemptions to support the participation of individuals in clinical trials.
Specifically, the bill authorizes a grant program to support outreach, education, and recruitment efforts for clinical trials that may benefit certain underrepresented populations or communities in need, such as rural or tribal areas.
The bill also exempts from anti-kickback laws for federal health care programs (1) remuneration that is offered to cover participants' expenses to participate in clinical trials, (2) the provision of free digital health technologies to support participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials, and (3) payment for participants' cost-sharing obligations in relation to clinical trials.
Finally, the bill exempts up to $2,000 in remuneration that is received for participating in a clinical trial from income tax.
Timeline
4 actions
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
20 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
20 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
20 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
20 mai 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]CACosponsors
- Democrat360%
- Republican240%
- Democrat:Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]MA
- Democrat:Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]FL
- Democrat:Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]TN
- Republican:Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]AZ
- Republican:Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]TX
Classification
Policy area
HealthCosponsor momentum
Cumulative over time
Cosponsors grew from 1 on 20 mai 2025 to 5 on 2 septembre 2025.
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