HR 2557 · 112th Congress · Health

To provide for the establishment of the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee.

Introduced 2011-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]· House

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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2011-07-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary for Health regarding the manner in which they can: (1) ensure interagency coordination and communication and minimize overlap regarding efforts to address tick-borne diseases; (2) identify opportunities to coordinate efforts with other federal agencies and private organizations addressing such diseases; (3) ensure interagency coordination and communication with constituency groups; (4) ensure that a broad spectrum of scientific viewpoints is represented in public health policy decisions and that information disseminated to the public and physicians is balanced; and (5) advise relevant federal agencies on priorities related to Lyme and tick-borne diseases.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans