HR 2866
111th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Medical research
Poverty and welfare assistance
Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009
Introduced: June 15, 2009
Introduced by:
Markey, Edward J.
Democratic
· Massachusetts
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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