Bill Detail
H.R. 3521
Congress: 119
Title
Clinical Trial Modernization Act
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Raul Ruiz [D-CA-25]
Status
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.
Status as of Aug 14, 2:43 AM · synced 3h ago
Introduced
2025-05-20
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1ACS CAN Leadership Summit & Lobby Day 2026
Sep 13, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 · Washington, DC
Hosted by American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.
Bill Engagement
Clinical Trial Modernization Act This bill authorizes a grant program and provides certain exemptions to support the participation of individuals in clinical trials.
Lobbyists on the case
- Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.1 filing · 16 lobs
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