Bill117th CongressFiled May 28, 2021Health
H.R. 3637
LymeX Authorization Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 28, 2021)
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 happenedMay 31, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 28, 2021
- May 31, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- May 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House