Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-118.
What this bill does
S. 2398, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, would extend federal funding authorization for two existing tick- and vector-borne disease programs under the Public Health Service Act. It reauthorizes the National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases program and the Enhanced Support to Assist Health Departments in Addressing Vector-Borne Diseases program, both previously authorized through 2025, extending them through 2026–2030. The bill also makes administrative changes to how the Centers of Excellence program is coordinated, removing a reference to the now-expired Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and adjusting the language describing coordination among federal agencies.
The bill primarily affects public health agencies, research centers, and state and local health departments that receive federal support for tracking and responding to tick-borne and other vector-borne illnesses, since it keeps their funding authorization active rather than letting it lapse.
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and introduced July 23, 2025, the bill passed the Senate by voice vote on August 6, 2026, with an amendment. It next goes to the House of Representatives for consideration; it would need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law.
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Official summary
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
This act 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
30 Sep 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-118.
Common questions
- What does S. 2398 do?
- S. 2398, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act, would extend federal funding authorization for two existing tick- and vector-borne disease programs under the Public Health Service Act. It reauthorizes the National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases program and the Enhanced Support to Assist Health Departments in Addressing Vector-Borne Diseases program, both previously authorized through 2025, extending them through 2026–2030. The bill also makes administrative changes to how the Centers of Excellence program is coordinated, removing a reference to the now-expired Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and adjusting the language describing coordination among federal agencies. The bill primarily affects public health agencies, research centers, and state and local health departments that receive federal support for tracking and responding to tick-borne and other vector-borne illnesses, since it keeps their funding authorization active rather than letting it lapse. Sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and introduced July 23, 2025, the bill passed the Senate by voice vote on August 6, 2026, with an amendment. It next goes to the House of Representatives for consideration; it would need to pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law.
- Has S. 2398 become law?
- Yes. S. 2398 has been enacted. Status last updated 30 Sep 2026.
- Who sponsored S. 2398?
- S. 2398 was sponsored by Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2398?
- Became Public Law No: 119-118. (30 Sep 2026).
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