What does Preamble of Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to award grants to States. The grants are intended to support the implementation of a tick identification pilot program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025.

What does TICK IDENTIFICATION PILOT PROGRAM. of Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Tick Identification Pilot Program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may award grants to states to implement this program. Priority for grants will be given to states with higher reported cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases, and those with effective implementation plans. The program requires individuals to submit photo images of ticks electronically, along with location and date information. Qualified professionals will review the images and respond to individuals within 72 hours with tick identification, risk assessment, and recommendations. The program mandates the maintenance of a database of reported tick incidents, including encounter details and disseminated best practices. States seeking grants must submit applications with information prescribed by the Secretary. The Secretary is required to collect data on the program's performance and submit a report to Congress annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029. A 'qualified professional' is defined as a biologist with a background in vector biology.

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Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025

Last updated: 8/15/2025 · Introduced: 8/15/2025

Author: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

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This bill establishes a Tick Identification Pilot Program to enable states to identify ticks through electronic image submissions and provide risk assessments to the public.
The Department of Health and Human Services will award grants to states, prioritizing those with high rates of tick-borne diseases and robust implementation plans.
The program requires the creation of a national database of tick incidents and annual reports to Congress on program performance.

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