Supporting the designation of May as "National Lyme Disease Awareness Month".

Supports the designation of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month to increase public knowledge of the disease, raise awareness about the prevention of tick bites, and advance the vision of finding a cure through critical research.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 887 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 887

Supporting the designation of May as ``National Lyme Disease Awareness 
                                Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 10, 2018

    Mr. Faso (for himself and Mr. Courtney) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the designation of May as ``National Lyme Disease Awareness 
                                Month''.

Whereas there are an estimated 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease annually, 
        putting undue burden and suffering on countless individuals and 
        families;
Whereas Lyme disease is a rapidly growing epidemic that is found in half of all 
        United States counties and about 80 countries;
Whereas Lyme disease has no known cure and is difficult to diagnose;
Whereas Lyme disease poses a significant threat to our communities, especially 
        when coupled with other tick-borne illnesses;
Whereas symptoms are often mistaken for common illnesses but can affect the 
        nervous system, the heart, and joints, leading to arthritic symptoms, 
        paralysis, encephalitis, seizures, and death if left untreated;
Whereas a comprehensive approach utilizing increased education and more research 
        on Lyme disease and its vectors can lead to significant advancements;
Whereas individuals and families should seek out and be aware of best practices 
        for the prevention of tick bites and Lyme disease;
Whereas individuals living in or visiting wooded and other vulnerable areas 
        should check themselves and their loved ones for ticks each day;
Whereas spring marks the beginning of increased tick-bite activity; and
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as ``National Lyme 
        Disease Awareness Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``National Lyme Disease Awareness Month'' to increase 
public knowledge of the disease, raise awareness about the prevention 
of tick bites, and advance the vision of finding a cure through 
critical research.
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