119 HR 4348 IH: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4348IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 10, 2025Mr. 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 CommerceA BILLTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

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.