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HR 2866 111th Congress House

Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009

Official title: To provide for a disregard under the Supplemental Security Income program of compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions.

Introduced: June 15, 2009 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Medical researchPoverty and welfare assistance
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Jun 15, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 15, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1419-1420)
Jun 15, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 15, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009 - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act to disregard for SSI income eligibility purposes any compensation in the amount of the first $2,000 per year received by an individual for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1674 Related bill Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 42
All 42 Democratic 23 Republican 8
Kilroy, Mary Jo
· Sep 23, 2010
Austria, Steve
· Sep 14, 2010
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Sep 14, 2010
 D
Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Aug 9, 2010
Hare, Phil
· Jul 19, 2010
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jul 19, 2010
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Jun 28, 2010
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jun 24, 2010
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jan 12, 2010
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Dec 19, 2009
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Dec 14, 2009
 R
Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Dec 8, 2009
 D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Dec 7, 2009
Klein, Ron
· Nov 19, 2009
Sestak, Joe
· Nov 18, 2009
Lee, Christopher
· Nov 16, 2009
 R
McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Nov 16, 2009
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Nov 16, 2009
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Nov 16, 2009
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Nov 6, 2009
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Oct 28, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Oct 22, 2009
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Oct 20, 2009
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 20, 2009
Ellsworth, Brad
· Oct 14, 2009
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Oct 13, 2009
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Oct 8, 2009
Markey, Betsy
· Sep 29, 2009
Kosmas, Suzanne
· Sep 16, 2009
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Sep 14, 2009
 D
Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Sep 8, 2009
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jul 14, 2009
BONO MACK, MARY
· Jul 13, 2009
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jul 7, 2009
Griffith, Parker
· Jun 26, 2009
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 15, 2009
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 15, 2009
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 15, 2009
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2009
 R
Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Jun 15, 2009
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 15, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2866: Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2866/
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"H.R. 2866: Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2866/.
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H.R. 2866, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-2866/.
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