Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 7482
LymeX Authorization Act
Refreshed 14 min ago
Introduced 2026-02-11Topic: public health · health care · budgetSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceLymeX Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out prize competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection carried by ticks that can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
Sponsors
- Christopher H. Smith Republican sponsor
- 3 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | refer |
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-02-11 | Introduced in House | introduce |