119 S2294 IS: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act U.S. Senate 2025-07-15 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.

II119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. 2294IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025Ms. Collins (for herself, Ms. Smith, and Mr. King) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act.

2.

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; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 and inserting $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 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 $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025 and inserting $19,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.