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H.R. 2526 (109th)

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee Act of 2005

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Introduced

23 May 2005

Last action

3 June 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

15 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 May 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 June 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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