Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025

# Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025 (HR 4979) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would establish a pilot program to help identify and track tick species across the United States. While specific program details aren't available in the basic summary, such initiatives typically aim to improve data collection on tick populations, monitor disease-carrying species (like those that transmit Lyme disease), and develop better identification tools for public health and research purposes. **Who It Affects** The program would likely benefit public health agencies, researchers, healthcare providers, and communities concerned about tick-borne illnesses. Citizens in areas with high tick populations could potentially gain better access to tick identification resources and improved disease prevention information. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

No further action has been reported. *Note: Detailed legislative language wasn't available in this summary. For complete information about specific program components, funding, or implementation details, you can review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*.