US Codex
Bill
Notes

To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4348 · 119th Congress · Jul 21, 2026 · Lineage

AN ACT

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”.