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Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5299

Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp, with all proceeds being transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Current Status of Bill HR 5299

Bill HR 5299 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 4, 2019. Bill HR 5299 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 4, 2019.  Bill HR 5299's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 5, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5299

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
25
Democrat Cosponsors
17
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5299

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Medical research
- Postal service
- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5299

Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
To provide for the issuance of a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

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