Extends Federal Tick-Disease Programs Through 2030
S2294-119 · Introduced Jul 15, 2025
Why it matters
Tick-borne and other vector-borne disease programs would keep running through 2030. Funding for regional centers would drop from $10 million to $8 million a year, and health department support from $20 million to $19 million.
What it does
- Extends the regional centers for vector-borne disease through fiscal year 2030
- Sets regional center funding at $8 million a year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030
- Sets health department support for vector-borne diseases at $19 million a year for 2026 through 2030
- Drops the list of tick-borne disease groups the centers must work with, leaving 'appropriate individuals'
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About this bill
Would extend federal tick and vector-borne disease programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. It would lower yearly funding for regional centers to $8 million and for health departments to $19 million.
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Public health groups would likely say the bill keeps federal help for tick-borne disease work going. They may say steady funding through 2030 helps health departments plan.
💬 The case against
Some budget watchdogs would likely say the bill cuts both programs' yearly funding. They may argue the lower amounts could leave local health departments with less support.
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