H.R.4980

BITE Act Battling Infections Transmitted by Ticks and Exposure Act

Introduced·8/15/25

Establishes a national vector-borne disease prevention system to combat infections transmitted by ticks and other vectors.

The BITE Act establishes a comprehensive national vector-borne disease prevention system to combat infections transmitted by ticks and other vectors. The system includes an artificial intelligence-enhanced early warning system, insurance claims surveillance, syndromic surveillance, and a professional vector identification service. It also features comprehensive public education and national strategic alignment to support a 25 percent reduction in Lyme disease by 2035 and enhance military readiness.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Aug 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 15, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.