Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
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Overview
This bill reauthorizes the Kay Hagan Tick Act, which supports efforts to combat tick-borne diseases. It adjusts funding levels for programs focused on developing a national strategy and establishing regional centers of excellence for research and prevention. Specifically, the bill modifies funding amounts for the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and grants to state and local health departments. These changes aim to bolster public health efforts to address the growing threat of tick-borne illnesses.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Kay Hagan Tick Act.
- Adjusts funding for the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group.
- Modifies funding levels for regional centers of excellence in vector-borne disease research.
- Changes funding amounts for grants to state and local health departments.
Who is affected
- State and local health departments
- Public health agencies
- Individuals at risk of tick-borne diseases
Notable changes
- Reduces funding for the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group.
- Shifts funding for grants to health departments over a ten-year period (2026-2030).
Fiscal impact
The bill reduces funding for the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and adjusts grant funding levels over a ten-year period.
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