House Committee Passes Federal Lyme Bill

House Committee Passes Federal Lyme Bill

Legislation that would aid in the research of tick-borne diseases has passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Sponsored by New York Congressman Christopher Gibson, it now goes to the full House for a vote. The bill sets up a “working group” to meet with the Department of Health and Human Services in developing a strategic plan “for improving outcomes of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, including progress related to chronic or persistent symptoms and chronic or persistent infection and co-infections.” Read more.