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Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

USA119th CongressHR-4981| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2025
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to facilitate public contributions to Lyme disease research by directing the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp . The bill underscores the significant impact of Lyme disease, noting that hundreds of thousands of cases are diagnosed annually, often presenting diagnostic difficulties and leading to persistent, disabling symptoms for many patients. It also highlights the substantial healthcare costs associated with the disease. All funds generated from the sale of these semipostal stamps will be transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) specifically for research into Lyme disease and other related tick-borne illnesses. These proceeds are intended to supplement, not offset, existing federal appropriations for NIAID. The stamp is mandated to be available for public purchase for a minimum of six years, with its issuance beginning no later than 12 months after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5299
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3491
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4413
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5299
    Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3491
    Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4413
    Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


  • August 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.

Health

Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

USA119th CongressHR-4981| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2025
This legislation aims to facilitate public contributions to Lyme disease research by directing the U.S. Postal Service to issue a Lyme Disease Research Semipostal Stamp . The bill underscores the significant impact of Lyme disease, noting that hundreds of thousands of cases are diagnosed annually, often presenting diagnostic difficulties and leading to persistent, disabling symptoms for many patients. It also highlights the substantial healthcare costs associated with the disease. All funds generated from the sale of these semipostal stamps will be transferred to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) specifically for research into Lyme disease and other related tick-borne illnesses. These proceeds are intended to supplement, not offset, existing federal appropriations for NIAID. The stamp is mandated to be available for public purchase for a minimum of six years, with its issuance beginning no later than 12 months after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5299
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3491
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4413
Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5299
    Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3491
    Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4413
    Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act


  • August 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted