This resolution expresses support for designating May as "Lyme and Tick-borne Disease Awareness Month" in the United States. The measure highlights the growing public health concern posed by Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, noting that reported cases have increased nearly ninefold since 1991, with estimates suggesting approximately 476,000 Americans are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease annually. The resolution points out that ticks carrying Lyme disease are now present in all 48 contiguous states and affect about half of U.S. counties, while emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest levels since 2017. The resolution acknowledges federal efforts to combat the disease, including the Kay Hagan Tick Act and the Department of Health and Human Services' "No Time for Lyme" awareness campaign, while calling for continued government support to help public health agencies monitor and control disease outbreaks.
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