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LymeX Authorization Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 by Rep. Christopher H. Smith
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Latest action · Feb 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What it does
This bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to carry out prize competitions to accelerate innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection carried by ticks that can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
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