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- H.R.2557
H.R.2557: To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2011
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (17 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding the manner in which they can: (1) ensure interagency coordination and communication and minimize overlap regarding efforts to address tick-borne diseases; (2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts with other federal agencies and private organizations...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| July 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |