Public Law 114-63 · S. 139 · Became law

Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015

Official title: “To permanently allow 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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