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H.R.3073: TICK Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 4, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
60 (30 Democrats, 30 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Ticks: Identify, Control, and Knockout Act or the TICK Act This bill establishes the Office of Oversight and Coordination for Vector-Borne Diseases within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The office must develop a national strategy to address, and coordinate the federal response to, Lyme disease and other tick- and vector-borne diseases. The office must support research initiatives, tick- and disease-surveillance programs,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 4, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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June 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |