H.R.4979

Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025

Introduced·8/15/25

The Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 authorizes grants to states for a pilot program to identify ticks and prevent tick-borne diseases.

The Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to states for a pilot program. This program enables individuals to submit electronic images of ticks encountered, along with location and date details. Qualified professionals review the images and respond within 72 hours with tick identification, risk assessment, and best practices. The program also collects data on tick incidents and submits reports to Congress. States with higher reported cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases receive priority for grants.

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History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 15, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.