People could send tick photos to states for quick identification and disease risk information.
This bill would create a new federal grant program to help states set up programs where people can send photos of ticks they find. If passed, individuals in participating states could get quick information about the tick species and disease risk. Experts would also provide prevention tips within 72 hours.
Today, there is no federal grant program specifically directing states to implement tick identification pilot programs through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If this bill passes, the CDC would offer grants to states. This would allow individuals in those states to submit tick photos and get expert feedback on identification, disease risk, and prevention within 72 hours.
HR 4979 · 119th Congress · August 15, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 7/10
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