A new spending bill that funds the Centers for Disease Control is calling for a greater focus on Lyme disease, a request by U.S. Congressman Frank Wolf (R-10th).

The inside story is that Time for Lyme, Inc. lobbied for the language to be included in the appropriations bill. See the lobbying report here (Lobbying Disclosure). 

Within CDC, the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases would receive $253.919 million, up $1.476 million, or 0.6%. Conferees urged CDC to expand efforts to develop improved diagnostic tools and tests for Lyme disease, study the feasibility of developing a national reporting system on Lyme disease, and expand public and physician education efforts to prevent Lyme and tick-borne diseases.

Wolf pushed for the language in the bill and has been a long-time advocate for victims of Lyme. 

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