Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
In progressKay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
Sep 29, 2026Presented to President.
The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act aims to extend existing programs related to vector-borne diseases, specifically focusing on ticks, by amending the Public Health Service Act. The bill primarily updates the timeline for funding and support without introducing new provisions or expanding the scope significantly.