Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2023
Summary
This bill would establish a pilot program through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide grants to states for the creation of electronic tick-identification systems. Under this program, citizens could submit photos or information about tick encounters through a digital platform and receive timely guidance from experts on the species of the tick and recommended medical follow-up. The goal of the legislation is to improve public health outcomes by helping individuals quickly assess their risk for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 15, 2025
