S. 139 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015
S. 139 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Ron Wyden with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-63
What it does
This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate-passed version is repeated here.) Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2009 to repeal the sunset of, and so extend indefinitely, the exclusion from resources under titles XVI (Supplemental Security Income) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act,…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Wyden (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the SenateJul 16, 2015
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2015
- Became lawOct 7, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-63. (Oct 7, 2015)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Finance Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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