7482 -- LymeX Authorization Act | Poliscope

LymeX Authorization Act

7482

119th Congress

Health

In Committee

Legislative Progress

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Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Other Chamber

Enacted

Introduced

February 11, 2026

Latest Action

February 11, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher H. SmithRepublican(NJ)

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Summary

LymeX Authorization Act This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out prize competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection carried by ticks that can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.