HR 7482 · 119th CongressIn Committeecongress.gov ↗

LymeX Authorization Act

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This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services to hold competitions with prizes to encourage new ideas for preventing, diagnosing, and treating Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by ticks that can affect joints, the heart, and the nervous system.

Sponsor

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]

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Introduced

February 11, 2026

Policy Area

Health

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