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S. 1905 (106th)

Lyme Disease Initiative of 1999

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Introduced

10 November 1999

Last action

10 November 1999 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Sponsors

Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Agriculture

Source updated

20 August 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Agriculture

Summary

Lyme Disease Initiative of 1999 - Directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services, of Agriculture, of the Interior, and of Defense to: (1) establish specified detection test, improved surveillance and reporting system, and prevention goals to provide for a reduction in the incidence and prevalence of Lyme disease and related tick borne infectious diseases; and (2) establish a five-year plan of activities toward achieving those goals, and carry them out. Establishes the Lyme Disease Taskforce to advise the Secretaries with respect to achieving such goals. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 10 November 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 November 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14552)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 November 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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