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HR4979Referred to Committee

Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-15
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Josh Gottheimer
Josh Gottheimer
Democrat · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 90.9% (474 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000583

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (11)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7)Original· 2025-08-15
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1)· 2025-08-19
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2025-08-19
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2025-09-16
  • André Carson (D-IN-7)· 2025-09-30
  • Seth Magaziner (D-RI-2)· 2025-10-08
  • Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA-8)· 2025-12-18
  • John W. Mannion (D-NY-22)· 2026-01-08
  • Summer L. Lee (D-PA-12)· 2026-04-09
  • Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13)· 2026-05-12
  • William R. Keating (D-MA-9)· 2026-05-12

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-08-15

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-08-15

Previously

  • Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-08-15

Plain-English Summary

The bill would create a pilot program to help people identify ticks and understand which ones carry diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The program would likely involve educational materials, testing resources, or tools to help the public recognize dangerous tick species in their area. This would help workers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families reduce their risk of tick-borne illnesses.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Health
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