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S. 1527 (108th)
A bill to establish a Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.
Introduced
31 July 2003
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Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR 8/1/2003 S10649-10650)
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Summary
Establishes the Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee in the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Directs the Committee to advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of HHS 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 FY 2004 and 2005 to fund the Committee in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008 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 the Senate 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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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 July 2003
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 July 2003
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 31 July 2003
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/1527
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/1527