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119th Congress Health

H.R. 7482: LymeX Authorization Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 11, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 11, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

3

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Christopher Smith R-NJ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Feb 11, 2026Introduced in the House by Christopher Smith.
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  1. Feb 11, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Feb 11, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.