Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023

HR 4412, the Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023, creates a federal pilot program allowing states to apply for grants to establish tick identification services. Residents would submit photos of ticks online with location and date details, and tick experts would identify species, assess disease risk, and provide prevention advice within 72 hours. States implementing the program must maintain a database of encounters, including location, tick identification, and educational materials provided. The pilot prioritizes states with high Lyme disease cases and runs through 2027, with annual CDC reports to Congress on collected data.