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Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

8/20/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4981

The bill "To provide for the issuance of a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp" was introduced in the 119th Congress on August 15, 2025. Its purpose is to authorize the issuance of a special postage stamp to raise funds for Lyme Disease research, signaling a proposed action to support research in this area.

Current Status of Bill HR 4981

Bill HR 4981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4981 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025.  Bill HR 4981's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of August 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4981

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 4981

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4981

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

Comments

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Mary Pitts

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3 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It doesn't make sense to me. Lyme Disease is bad, but this won't help. It's just a waste of time and money. I don't see the point. Lyme Disease is a big problem, but this won't fix it.