H.R. 610
To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsor
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Bill Type
- HR
- Bill Number
- 610
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Policy Area
- Health
- Is Law
- No
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: House floor actions
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Source: Library of Congress
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding the manner in which they can: (1) ensure interagency coordination and communication and minimize overlap regarding efforts to address tick-borne diseases, (2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts with other federal agencies and private organizations addressing such diseases, (3) ensure interagency coordination and communication with constituency groups, (4) ensure that a broad spectrum of scientific viewpoints is represented in public health policy decisions and that information disseminated to the public and physicians is balanced, and (5) advise relevant federal agencies on priorities related to Lyme and tick-borne diseases.
Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2013