Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014

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Explore the details of House Bill 4701 Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4701

Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct or support epidemiological, basic, translational, and clinical research regarding Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases.

Directs the Secretary to establish the Interagency Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Working Group to review all HHS efforts concerning tick-borne diseases to ensure interagency coordination and examine research priorities. Requires the Working Group to: (1) provide a summary of tick-borne disease research, advances, and scientific viewpoints every two years; (2) make recommendations to HHS regarding tick-borne disease activities; and (3) hold annual public meetings.

Requires HHS to submit a strategic plan for tick-borne disease research within three years of enactment and every five years thereafter that includes: (1) budgetary requirements; (2) benchmarks for improving tick-borne disease diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and prevention; and (3) a plan to disseminate Working Group summaries and other relevant information on tick-borne disease to health professionals and the public.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4701

Bill HR 4701 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2014. Bill HR 4701 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2014. Bill HR 4701's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 10, 2014

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4701

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Health

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Advisory bodiesGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical researchResearch administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4701

Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014To provide for scientific frameworks with respect to vector-borne diseases.Vector-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014To provide for research with respect to Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and for other purposes.

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