HR 7482 · In committee · last action February 11, 2026
<p><strong>LymeX Authorization Act</strong></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out prize competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection carried by ticks that can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.</p>
Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
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<p><strong>LymeX Authorization Act</strong></p> <p>This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out prize competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection carried by ticks that can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.</p>