Bill · H.R. 3521· House(119-HR-3521)

Clinical Trial Modernization Act

Age: 54 years

California

Introduced: 5/20/2025
Last activity: 5/20/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Raul Ruiz
Cosponsors: - 19 - 11

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Clinical Trial Modernization Act aims to modernize clinical trials and remove barriers that prevent people from participating in them. The bill authorizes grants for community education, outreach, and recruitment to help underrepresented populations join clinical trials. It protects trial sponsors from certain legal penalties under the Anti-Kickback Statute and Civil Monetary Penalties Law when they cover trial expenses like travel, meals, or digital health technologies for participants. Additionally, the bill allows drug and device manufacturers to pay patient cost-sharing obligations under specific rules to reduce financial barriers. Finally, the legislation excludes up to $2,000 of trial remuneration from a participant's gross income for tax purposes.

Yes· 3 of 13

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill reduces financial barriers to clinical trial participation through expense reimbursement and cost-sharing assistance.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The bill explicitly prioritizes outreach to tribal areas.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill specifically aims to increase participation among underrepresented and diverse populations.