# 119-hr-7482: LymeX Authorization Act

119-hr-7482, LymeX Authorization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7482
- Congress: 119
- Title: LymeX Authorization Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-11
- Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**Patient-centered innovation for Lyme disease** would be the main goal, promoting public awareness and faster, more accessible diagnostics. The bill would push HHS to work with academia, nonprofits, industry, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and patients to spur breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and education. - Families and patients would see a focus on health education and public awareness initiatives aimed at better support and earlier detection. These efforts target more rapid, patient-focused diagnostics and care. - Researchers, startups, and small businesses would gain new incentives through prize competitions designed to speed development of next-generation diagnostics and treatments. Prizes aim to draw a wider pool of innovators into Lyme disease work. - The Department of Health and Human Services would be authorized to run those prize competitions and coordinate stakeholder engagement. The bill sets a funding mechanism to encourage private sector and academic participation. *Would authorize $5.0 million in appropriations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services for prize competitions, adding to federal spending.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2026-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Prizes to Boost Lyme Research: benefit, low. This bill would authorize $5,000,000 to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. HHS would use the money for prize competitions to speed new tests, treatments, and prevention for Lyme disease. Researchers, small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits would be eligible to co…

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- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1505: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
- 119-hr-3184: PFAS Alternatives Act
- 119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2736: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7482 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7482)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-1505: Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1505)
- [119-hr-3184: PFAS Alternatives Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3184)
- [119-hr-1065: Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1065)
- [119-hr-2736: Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2736)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7482 (as of 2026-10-03).