We have received text from H.R. 4980: Battling Infections Transmitted by Ticks and Exposure Act. This bill was received on 2025-08-15, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the "Battling Infections Transmitted by Ticks and Exposure Act" or the "BITE Act," proposes the creation of a national system to prevent diseases transmitted by vectors such as ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas. The primary responsibility for establishing this system falls to the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Key Components of the National Vector-Borne Disease Prevention System
The system is designed to include several key components:
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Professional Vector Identification Service:
- This service will provide information on disease-carrying ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas.
- It will be accessible to both the public and military personnel.
- The service will support a data reporting approach known as "One Health," which integrates information about human, animal, and environmental health.
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Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Early Warning System:
- This system will predict disease activity by analyzing weather, habitat, and wildlife data.
- It will send real-time, location-based alerts regarding disease risks.
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Insurance Claims Surveillance:
- This component will monitor health insurance claims to identify disease outbreaks earlier than traditional monitoring methods allow.
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Syndromic Surveillance:
- This will involve tracking emergency room visits for symptoms related to vector-borne diseases at both civilian and military medical facilities.
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Comprehensive Public Education:
- The system will provide targeted prevention messaging to the public.
- It will involve partnerships with schools, workplaces, media, and community organizations to disseminate information.
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National Strategic Alignment:
- The system aims to achieve a 25% reduction in Lyme disease cases by the year 2035.
- It will also focus on enhancing military readiness through better detection and understanding of ecological health related to disease vectors.
Implications of the Bill
The establishment of this comprehensive prevention system seeks to improve the detection and management of infections caused by vectors, potentially leading to better health outcomes for the public and military personnel. The integration of advanced technologies, education, and surveillance is intended to create a proactive approach to combat vector-borne diseases.
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Representative Josh Gottheimer Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Josh Gottheimer:
- H.R.4981: Stamp Out Lyme Disease Act
- H.R.4980: BITE Act
- H.R.4979: Tick Identification Pilot Program Act of 2025
- H.R.4326: To require the Congressional Budget Office to conduct an economic review of the economic impact of tariff modifications before implementation.
- H.R.4281: Bunker Buster Act of 2025
- H.R.3876: LIHEAP Staffing Support Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Josh Gottheimer on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Gottheimer.
Representative Josh Gottheimer Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Josh Gottheimer is worth $41.8M, as of August 19th, 2025. This is the 31st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Gottheimer has approximately $24.4M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Josh Gottheimer's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Gottheimer.
Representative Josh Gottheimer Stock Trading
We have data on up to $563.7M of trades from Representative Josh Gottheimer, which we parsed from STOCK Act filings. Some of the largest trades include:
- A February 12th, 2024 sale of up to $5M of $MSFT. The stock has risen 24.52% since then.
- A May 18th, 2020 sale of up to $100K of $AMZN. The stock has risen 90.82% since then.
- A January 27th, 2025 sale of up to $50K of $MRK. The stock has fallen 14.01% since then.
- A April 19th, 2022 purchase of up to $50K of $AAPL. The stock has risen 37.93% since then.
- A December 18th, 2018 sale of up to $50K of $XOM. The stock has risen 48.22% since then.
You can track Representative Josh Gottheimer's stock trading on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Gottheimer.
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