HR7482Referred to Committee

LymeX Authorization Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-11
Introduced
3
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Christopher H. Smith
Christopher H. Smith
Republican · NJ · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (3)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-02-11

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would authorize funding and support for research, prevention, and treatment programs related to Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that affects thousands of Americans each year. The legislation aims to improve how the disease is diagnosed, managed, and studied, potentially benefiting patients dealing with Lyme disease as well as public health agencies working to reduce infections. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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