S. 4440: Clinical Trial Modernization Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-04-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-04-29):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Mark R. Warner | D VA (original cosponsor) 2026-04-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4440 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4440?
S. 4440 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Clinical Trial Modernization Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4440 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).