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Lyme Disease Innovation Funding Bill
Recent Bills/Lyme Disease Innovation Funding Bill

Lyme Disease Innovation Funding Bill

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
Introduced8 months ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Why This Matters

The LymeX Authorization Act provides funding for competitions that encourage new solutions for preventing, diagnosing, and treating Lyme disease. This is important because Lyme disease can have serious health impacts, and better innovations can help patients receive the care they need more effectively.

If you or someone you know suffers from Lyme disease, this bill could lead to better treatments and faster diagnoses.
Who this affects
Patients with Lyme disease · Healthcare innovators
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows the government to offer cash prizes for new ideas to prevent Lyme disease.
  2. 2It aims to improve how Lyme disease is diagnosed and treated.
  3. 3The bill encourages collaboration among universities, businesses, and nonprofits.
  4. 4It sets aside $5 million for these prize competitions.
  5. 5The goal is to raise awareness and improve care for Lyme disease patients.
Read the detailed summary

Lyme X Authorization Act 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.

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IntroducedCurrentFeb 11

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Awaiting Vote
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