More good news. Lyme bill, HR 4701, July 23, 2014 version, was passed with voice vote out of the Energy and Commerce Committee today. Congressman Chris Gibson introduced this Lyme bill into Congress, and here are some of the essential points of the bill: "The bipartisan legislation forms an interagency working group consisting of federal agencies and non-federal partners, including experienced Lyme physicians and patient advocates with a broad spectrum of scientific viewpoints. The working group is tasked with ensuring coordination among federal agencies to maximize research priorities. H.R. 4701 requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to consult with the working group to submit a strategic plan to Congress within three years that includes benchmarks to measure progress. The plan must include a proposal for improving outcomes of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, including progress related to chronic or persistent symptoms, infections, and co-infections.
I am very grateful to Congressman Gibson for his hard work in getting this bill into Congress. It gives us a chance to effectively deal with the health threat of Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases that are rapidly spreading across our country and the world. Please feel free to send Congressman Gibson a word of thanks on his home page if you feel so moved:
I am very grateful to Congressman Gibson for his hard work in getting this bill into Congress. It gives us a chance to effectively deal with the health threat of Lyme and associated tick-borne diseases that are rapidly spreading across our country and the world. Please feel free to send Congressman Gibson a word of thanks on his home page if you feel so moved:
