Supporting the designation of the month of May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month".
This resolution formally designates May as Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month to highlight the growing prevalence of these illnesses across the United States. The bill cites data showing a significant increase in reported cases and emergency room visits for tick bites, emphasizing the need for public education and early detection. By supporting this designation, the House aims to encourage awareness and promote better clinical responses to Lyme disease and related conditions. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to draw attention to the issue.
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Introduced May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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May 13, 2026
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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John James
RRepublican
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John W. Mannion
DDemocratic
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Josh Gottheimer
DDemocratic
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Lloyd Doggett
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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Nicholas A. Langworthy
RRepublican
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