Bill Detail
H.R. 7482
Congress: 119
Title
LymeX Authorization Act
Summary
LymeX 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.
Sponsor
Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ-4]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Status as of Sep 30, 12:56 PM · synced 1d ago
Introduced
2026-02-11
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Bill Engagement
LymeX Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out prize competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, a…
Sponsor
Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ-4]R
Status
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Cosponsors
3D · 0R
Partisan (D only)
LDA engagement
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Introduced
2026-02-11