Bill > S2398

This bill reauthorizes and extends existing programs related to tick-borne diseases for an additional five-year period from 2026 through 2030. Specifically, the bill makes changes to two key sections of the Public Health Service Act: first, it modifies the National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases program by broadening the consultation process for developing the national strategy and changing the language about coordination, and second, it extends support for state and local health departments in addressing vector-borne diseases. The bill is named after Kay Hagan, likely in honor of a public figure affected by tick-borne illness, and aims to continue federal efforts to research, understand, and combat diseases transmitted by ticks, which can cause serious health problems. The changes appear to be primarily technical amendments that maintain existing programs while updating their authorization periods and slightly adjusting their operational language.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2398/all-info