Clinical Trial Modernization Act

Hozzl · 2025-06-12T08:06:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3521 Clinical Trial Modernization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/12/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3521

The bill titled "To modernize clinical trials and remove barriers for participation in clinical trials, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 20, 2025. It aims to update and enhance the processes related to clinical trials while addressing obstacles to participation in such trials.

Congressional Summary of HR 3521

Clinical Trial Modernization Act

This bill authorizes a grant program and provides certain exemptions to support the participation of individuals in clinical trials.

Specifically, the bill authorizes a grant program to support outreach, education, and recruitment efforts for clinical trials that may benefit certain underrepresented populations or communities in need, such as rural or tribal areas.

The bill also exempts from anti-kickback laws for federal health care programs (1) remuneration that is offered to cover participants' expenses to participate in clinical trials, (2) the provision of free digital health technologies to support participation of underrepresented populations in clinical trials, and (3) payment for participants' cost-sharing obligations in relation to clinical trials.

Finally, the bill exempts up to $2,000 in remuneration that is received for participating in a clinical trial from income tax.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3521

Bill HR 3521 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2025. Bill HR 3521 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2025. Bill HR 3521's most recent activity was 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. as of May 20, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3521

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3521

To modernize clinical trials and remove barriers for participation in clinical trials, and for other purposes.

Comments

Leighton Riggs

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10 months ago

I don't like this new bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and my family. They should just leave things the way they are. It's not fair to us regular folks. #notcool