Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015

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Explore the details of House Bill 789 Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:28 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 789

Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015

Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department 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 HHS 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 789

Bill HR 789 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2015. Bill HR 789 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2015. Bill HR 789's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 6, 2015

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 789

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Health

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Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesExecutive agency funding and structureHealth programs administration and fundingInfectious and parasitic diseasesInsectsMedical researchResearch administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 789

Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015To provide for research with respect to Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and for other purposes.Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act of 2015

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