To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Official summary
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
Timeline
20 Jul 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
21 May 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4348 do?
- This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes). These activities include (1) a national strategy, (2) grants for regional centers of excellence, and (3) cooperative agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
- Has H.R. 4348 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Jul 2026, H.R. 4348 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 4348?
- H.R. 4348 was sponsored by Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4] (Republican-NJ), with 36 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4348?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (20 Jul 2026).
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