Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

Bill 118 hr 4413, also known as the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the growing issue of Lyme disease in the country. The bill was introduced by Representative Chris Smith from New Jersey.

The main goal of the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act is to increase awareness and research funding for Lyme disease, as well as to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. The bill proposes the creation of a special postage stamp, with proceeds from the sale of the stamp going towards funding research and education efforts related to Lyme disease.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee, which would be responsible for advising the Department of Health and Human Services on matters related to Lyme disease. The committee would also work to improve coordination among federal agencies and stakeholders in addressing the disease. Overall, the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act aims to bring attention to the growing problem of Lyme disease in the United States and to take steps towards better understanding and combating the disease. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered in committee for further review and potential passage into law.