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Congress reauthorizes CDC vector-borne disease programs and funding through 2030

Original title: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Last action · September 15, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsors: Susan Collins and 23 others

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What This Bill Does

The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act extends Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding and programs addressing tick- and mosquito-borne diseases through 2030. The legislation updates the national strategy requirements, shifts coordination responsibilities, and continues grant programs for state, local, and tribal health departments.

Why it matters

Federal funding and grants for regional centers of excellence and health department capacity against vector-borne illnesses are extended for five years through 2030.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The agency retains the legal authority and funding stream to operate vector-borne disease programs through fiscal year 2030.

Directly affected

State, local, and tribal health departments

Eligible entities continue to qualify for cooperative agreements and enhanced support for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act do?
It extends through 2030 the authorization for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention programs, national strategies, regional centers of excellence, and health department grants that address .
What time period does the funding extension cover?
The legislation extends the authorization window from the previous 2021-2025 period to the 2026-2030 period.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

19 actions
  1. Sep 30, 2026PresidentEnrolled
    Became Public Law No: 119-118.
  2. Sep 30, 2026PresidentEnrolled
    Signed by President.
  3. Sep 29, 2026PresidentEnrolled
    Presented to President.
  4. Sep 15, 2026House
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Sep 15, 2026HouseFloor
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5670)
  6. Sep 15, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5670)
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  1. Sep 15, 2026House
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2398.
  2. Sep 15, 2026House
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5670-5671)
  3. Sep 15, 2026House
    Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  4. Aug 10, 2026House
    Held at the desk.
  5. Aug 10, 2026House
    Received in the House.
  6. Aug 10, 2026Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  7. Aug 6, 2026SenateFloor
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4494-4495; text: CR S4494-4495)
  8. Aug 6, 2026SenateFloor
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4494-4495; text: CR S4494-4495)
  9. Sep 8, 2025Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
  10. Sep 8, 2025Senate
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  11. Jul 30, 2025Senate
    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  12. Jul 23, 2025SenateCommittee
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  13. Jul 23, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate

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Connected Entities

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service Act
OrganizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Federal agency administering vector-borne disease programs and grants.”Map →
otherPublic Health Service Act“Statute amended by the bill to update funding timelines and administrative requi”Map →

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