S. 1674 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009
S. 1674 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2009, sponsored by Ron Wyden with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 111-255
What it does
Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009 - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to exclude from income for SSI eligibility purposes any compensation in the amount of the first $2,000 per year received by an individual for participation in clinical trials involving research and testing of treatments for rare diseases or conditions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wyden (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2009
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 23, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 24, 2010
- Became lawOct 5, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-255. (Oct 5, 2010)
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