S 2398
Became law
Extends authorization for federal tick-borne and vector-borne disease programs through 2030, and removes the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group from the national strategy and regional centers law.
Official title: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions
House
Received
10-AUG-2026
Passed
15-SEP-2026
Senate
Introduced
23-JUL-2025
Referred
23-JUL-2025
Approved by committee
30-JUL-2025
Reported
08-SEP-2025
On the calendar
08-SEP-2025
Passed
06-AUG-2026
President
Presented
29-SEP-2026
Signed
30-SEP-2026
Became law
30-SEP-2026
- Extends the national strategy and regional centers of excellence for vector-borne diseases under the Public Health Service Act from 2021 through 2025 to 2026 through 2030
- Extends enhanced support for health departments addressing vector-borne diseases under the Public Health Service Act to 2026 through 2030
- Removes the reference to the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group from the consultation requirement, so the strategy is developed with appropriate individuals instead
- Changes the coordination language so the centers act through the designated entity rather than in coordination with it
Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 06-AUG-2026).
CRS is the Library of Congress's nonpartisan research office. Read it on congress.govHealth
■ 15 D■ 7 R■ 1 I
15 Democrats
7 Republicans
1 Independent