Federal programs for tick, mosquito, and other insect-spread diseases would keep going through 2030. The bill keeps support in place for research centers and state and local health departments.
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To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
Latest action on H.R. 4348: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects public health workers, state and local health departments, researchers, and communities dealing with diseases spread by ticks, mosquitoes, and similar carriers. It keeps federal support available for tracking disease, sharing reports, training workers, and responding to outbreaks. People in areas with Lyme disease or other vector-borne diseases could feel the effects through stronger public health programs, though actual results depend on future funding and how the programs are run.
Why this matters: Diseases spread by ticks, mosquitoes, and similar carriers remain a public health problem in many places. This bill would keep federal programs in place to study those diseases, track where they spread, and help health departments respond. The practical effect depends on later funding decisions and how the programs are managed.
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