HR 2557 112th Congress House Health Advisory bodies Health programs administration and funding Infectious and parasitic diseases

To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.

Introduced: July 15, 2011 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov

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Jul 15, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 15, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jul 15, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 addressing such diseases; (3) ensure interagency coordination and communication with constituency groups; (4) ensure that a broad spectrum of scientific viewpoints is represented in public health policy decisions and that information disseminated to the public and physicians is balanced; and (5) advise relevant federal agencies on priorities related to Lyme and tick-borne diseases.

What's happening now July 15, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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