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Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4412

Bill 118 HR 4412, also known as the Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023, is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a pilot program that would focus on identifying and tracking tick populations in order to better understand and combat the spread of tick-borne diseases.

The bill would allocate funding for the development and implementation of the pilot program, which would involve collecting data on tick populations in various regions of the country. This data would be used to create a comprehensive database that could be accessed by researchers, public health officials, and other stakeholders.

Additionally, the bill would require the Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate with other federal agencies, as well as state and local governments, to coordinate efforts to address tick-borne diseases. This would include sharing information and best practices for prevention and treatment. Overall, the Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023 aims to improve our understanding of tick populations and the diseases they carry, with the ultimate goal of reducing the impact of tick-borne illnesses on public health.

Congressional Summary of HR 4412

Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to award grants to states to implement tick-identification programs, which must allow individuals to electronically report tick incidents and receive feedback from experts as to the appropriate follow-up action.

Current Status of Bill HR 4412

Bill HR 4412 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4412 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023.  Bill HR 4412's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4412

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4412

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Health information and medical records
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Insects
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Photography and imaging

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4412

Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023
Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to award grants to States to implement a tick identification pilot program.

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