Bill119th CongressFiled Feb 11, 2026Health
H.R. 7482
LymeX Authorization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2026)
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.
What just happenedFeb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 11, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House