Congressman Chris Gibson

Commentary: I recently received confirmation from Congressman Chris Gibson that the text of H.R. 789, the Tick-Borne Disease Research Accountability and Transparency Act, is set to be included in a must-pass legislative package. The House Energy and Commerce Committee are marking up the 21st Century Cures package, where the bill will be included in Chairman Upton’s Manager’s Amendment. This is very good news. We are way overdue for research monies to get better diagnostic testing, while expanding treatment options for patients suffering with persistent tick-borne infections. This bill will also establish a scientific review panel to take a look at the emerging science of borrelia and associated tick-borne infections. I would like to thank Congressman Chris Gibson for his hard work and compassion in helping to get this landmark Lyme bill passed. Please share the good news and encourage your local representatives to support the bill.