Public Law 111-255 · S. 1674 · Became law

Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009

Official title: “To provide for an exclusion under the Supplemental Security Income program and the Medicaid program for compensation provided to individuals who participate in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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