HR 5245
101th Congress
House
Health
Federal aid to medical research
Health education
Lyme disease
Medical research
Lyme Disease Research and Education Act of 1990
Introduced: July 11, 1990
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 27, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jul 11, 1990
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
Lyme Disease Research and Education Act of 1990 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control, to: (1) conduct research and provide treatment and public education regarding Lyme disease; and (2) make grants to public or nonprofit private entities for research, treatment, and public education regarding such disease. Authorizes appropriations for such activities from FY 1991 through 1993, with the stipulation that at least 50 percent of the funds appropriated be directed to the grant program.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1