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US HR3491

US HR3491
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


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Introduced
05/25/2021
In Committee
05/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act, aims to provide a convenient way for the public to contribute to funding for Lyme disease and related tick-borne illness research within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. It directs the United States Postal Service to issue a semipostal stamp, which is a stamp sold at a higher price than the postage value, with the additional proceeds going towards the designated research. The bill also specifies that the proceeds from the stamp sales will not be used to offset other federal funding to the research institute, ensuring that the additional funds are supplementary.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/26/2021)

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