[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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