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Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025

8/20/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4979

The bill H.R. 4979 in the 119th Congress aims to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC Director, to provide grants to states for establishing a tick identification pilot initiative.

Current Status of Bill HR 4979

Bill HR 4979 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4979 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4979's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of August 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4979

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4979

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4979

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.
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.

Comments

Riley Dalton profile image

Riley Dalton

506

3 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It's gonna cause a lot of problems for us. I don't like it at all. It's gonna be bad for everyone in the long run.

Kyren Garner profile image

Kyren Garner

464

3 months ago

This bill is a waste of time and money.

Sterling Nguyen profile image

Sterling Nguyen

466

3 months ago

This bill, it's just so sad. It's like they don't even care about us. How can they think a pilot program for tick identification is more important than real issues like healthcare or education? I can't believe this is what our government is spending time on. How will this bill really help anyone in the long run?