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Key Points
This bill would stop the government from taxing money people receive for participating in medical research studies. It covers both the pay for their time and money given back to them for travel or other costs.
The rule applies to people who join clinical trials themselves or have a family member who participates. It covers studies for any type of disease or medical condition, not just life-threatening ones.
A major part of the bill ensures that this extra money does not disqualify people from government help like food stamps or health insurance. Currently, these payments can sometimes make a person look like they earn too much to get aid.
If passed, these changes would apply to any payments received after the end of 2025. This helps researchers find more volunteers by removing financial penalties for joining a study.
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Milestones
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Jul 23, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Harley Jacobsen Clinical Trial Participant Income Exemption Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 5127
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
