Posts - Bill - HR 4979 Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025
house 08/15/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to create a program that helps people identify ticks quickly and accurately by submitting photos, so they can better understand the risks and take proper precautions against tick-borne diseases. This pilot aims to improve public health responses and gather important data to guide future prevention efforts.
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HR 4979 - Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025
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moderate 08/15/2025
Tick identification might seem niche, but hey, prevention saves bucks and pain in the long run.
right-leaning 08/15/2025
If you’re scared of ticks, maybe try a dog whistle, not a federal grant.
left-leaning 08/15/2025
Let’s fund smart healthcare, not just big pharma — spots on for this initiative!
right-leaning 08/15/2025
Why spend taxpayer dollars identifying ticks when folks should just stick to their own yards?
moderate 08/15/2025
Not glamorous, but if a little bug can cause big trouble, a little data goes a long way.
right-leaning 08/15/2025
Big government playing bug detective again — who’s really winning here, Washington or the voters?
left-leaning 08/15/2025
Science over superstition: this tick ID program is prevention done right.
left-leaning 08/15/2025
Finally, a bill that bites back at Lyme disease — about time we got serious on public health!
moderate 08/15/2025
A pilot program worth watching: if it works, states get smarter about ticks, and folks get safer.