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Introduced
12/04/2019
12/04/2019
In Committee
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act, 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 for the purpose of funding Lyme disease and related tick-borne illness research. The bill cites findings that Lyme disease is a significant public health issue, with an estimated 291,430 to 437,150 new cases reported in the United States in 2016, and that the disease can have chronic and disabling symptoms. The bill aims to provide a convenient way for the public to contribute to Lyme disease research through the sale of this semipostal stamp, which will be available for at least 6 years.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (26)
Antonio Delgado (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Rodney Davis (R),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jared Golden (D),
Josh Harder (D),
French Hill (R),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Peter King (R),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Collin Peterson (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Max Rose (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Tom Suozzi (D),
G.T. Thompson (R),
Filemón Vela (D),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Lee Zeldin (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/05/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5299/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5299/BILLS-116hr5299ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5299/BILLS-116hr5299ih.pdf.pdf |
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