Congress Hears About Lyme Disease

Historic Opportunity to Inform Congress on Lyme Disease

With the help of Senators Dodd and Lieberman, there is a luncheon briefing scheduled in the Senate Russell Office Building on September 24, 2008. All members of Congress are invited. Speakers will feature Andy Wilson, director of "Under Our Skin", Pamela Weintraub, author of "Cure Unknown: Inside the Lyme Epidemic". Clips from "Under Our Skin" will be shown.

Why It's Important

It has been over fifteen years since the US Congress has investigated Lyme disease, its diagnosis, treatment, and the issues surrounding its late-stage form. Every two years a new congress is formed. Lyme disease bills have been introduced repeatedly, but none have passed. The hope is to raise awareness and request a new congressional hearing so that our legislators can facilitate unbiased research. To quote Pam Weintraub in Cure Unknown, "if we are ever to unravel the mysteries of Lyme disease and find a cure, it is science-pure and unadulterated- that will lead us home."

The release of the documentary film “Under and Skin” and the book "Cure Unknown" present the Lyme community with an unprecedented opportunity to educate our federal elected officials about the disease and the incredible toll it takes in human suffering.

How You Can Help

Invite and encourage your Senators and Representatives to attend this event! Donate to non-profit lyme disease awareness organizations and groups. Let's all work together toward this important goal that will benefit everyone affected by Lyme and tick-borne disease.