HR 3491
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act, directs the U.S. Postal Service to create and sell a special ‘Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp.’ Proceeds from the sale of these stamps will be transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to support research into Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The bill highlights the significant impact of Lyme disease on public health and the healthcare system, citing high diagnosis rates, diagnostic challenges, and persistent symptoms.
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Primary sponsor
Antonio Delgado
Cosponsors
Bill Posey
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