To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
- Bill Number
- H.R. 4348
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-09T23:05:45Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation reauthorizes programs established under the Kay Hagan Tick Act to continue federal efforts addressing vector-borne diseases, particularly those transmitted by ticks.
Key Provisions
- Extends authorization for the national strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-borne disease under Section 317U of the Public Health Service Act through 2030.
- Updates consultation requirements for developing the national strategy by replacing specific reference to the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group with a general call for input from appropriate individuals.
- Expands the scope of regional centers to include increasing capacity for identifying, reporting, preventing, and responding to vector-borne diseases.
- Extends authorization for enhanced support to state and local health departments addressing vector-borne diseases under Section 2822 of the Public Health Service Act through 2030.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Replaces the prior five-year authorization period (2021–2025) with a new five-year period (2026–2030) for both programs.
- Modifies language in the national strategy section to broaden stakeholder input and add explicit emphasis on response capacity.
- No new funding levels or major structural reforms are introduced; the bill focuses on continuation and minor adjustments.
Potential Impacts
- Sustains federal support for public health activities related to tick-borne illnesses, potentially aiding disease surveillance and prevention efforts by government agencies.
- May benefit citizens in regions with high tick activity by maintaining resources for health departments.
- No direct effects on international relations are indicated in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- State and local health departments receiving enhanced support.
- Regional centers of excellence and researchers working on vector-borne diseases.
- Individuals and communities at risk from tick-borne illnesses.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill represents a straightforward reauthorization with limited amendments, raising no apparent constitutional issues.
- The removal of explicit reference to the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group may streamline administrative processes but does not alter the underlying legal framework of the Public Health Service Act.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Cosponsors (36)
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Riley, Josh [D-NY-19], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9], Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2], Rep. Bentz, Cliff [R-OR-2], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
- 2026-07-02: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-725.
- 2026-07-02: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-725.
- 2026-05-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
- 2026-05-21: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2026-05-13: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 2026-05-13: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-07-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2025-07-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-07-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. — issued 2025-07-10 — PDF (2 pages)
- To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. — issued 2026-07-02 — PDF (4 pages)