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Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee Act of 2005

Introduced: May 23, 2005 See on congress.gov
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Jun 3, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 23, 2005
Introduced in House
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Tick Borne-Disorders Advisory Committee Act of 2005 - Establishes the Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee in the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Directs the Committee to advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding how to: (1) assure interagency coordination and communication in efforts to address tick-borne disorders; (2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts with other federal agencies and private organizations; and (3) develop informed responses to constituency groups regarding HHS efforts and progress.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2007 to fund the Committee in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Authorizes appropriations for FY2006-FY2010 for: (1) research and educational activities concerning Lyme disease and other tick-borne disorders; and (2) efforts to prevent such illnesses.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should consider carrying out a five-year plan to: (1) develop a diagnostic test for Lyme disease and other tick-borne disorders for use in clinical testing; (2) determine the prevalence of such illnesses in the United States; and (3) develop the capabilities at HHS to design and implement improved strategies for the prevention and control of such illnesses.

What's happening now June 3, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Independent 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Sep 26, 2006
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jul 12, 2005
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Jun 30, 2005
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Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · May 26, 2005
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2526: Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2526/
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"H.R. 2526: Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee Act of 2005." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2526/.
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H.R. 2526, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HR-2526/.
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