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Supporting May as Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month

This House Resolution supports designating May as National Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease and Conditions Awareness Month. The goal is to increase public knowledge about the risks, prevention of tick bites, and promote research into treatments for these diseases, which affect hundreds of thousands of people annually.
Key points
May will be recognized as a month dedicated to increasing awareness of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
The resolution emphasizes the need to educate citizens on preventing tick bites and recognizing early symptoms.
Further research into treatments and prevention methods for tick-borne diseases will be supported.
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Print number: 117_HRES_425
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of May as "National Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease and Conditions Awareness Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_425.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • May will be recognized as a month dedicated to increasing awareness of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease.
  • The resolution emphasizes the need to educate citizens on preventing tick bites and recognizing early symptoms.
  • Further research into treatments and prevention methods for tick-borne diseases will be supported.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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