House Bill 5299
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 4, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5299
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp, with all proceeds being transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
December 4, 2019
12/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/05/2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9264)
12/04/2019
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
12/04/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:06 AM