July 10, 2025
Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Kean, and Mr. Tonko) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Reauthorization of programs
(a) National strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-Borne disease
Section 317U of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–23) is amended—
(1)
in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group established under section 2062 of the 21st Century Cures Act (42 U.S.C. 284s) and other individuals, as appropriate
and inserting appropriate individuals
;
(2)
in subsection (c)(4), by inserting , including by increasing capacity to identify, report, prevent, and respond to such diseases
before the period at the end; and
(3)
in subsection (f), by striking 2021 through 2025
and inserting 2026 through 2030
.
(b) Enhanced support To assist health departments in addressing vector-Borne diseases
Section 2822(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–32(c)) is amended by striking 2021 through 2025
and inserting 2026 through 2030
.