STOP TICKS Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The STOP TICKS Act, introduced by Senator Mark Warner, aims to reauthorize and expand programs related to tick-borne diseases. Specifically, it would reauthorize the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The bill proposes changes to the composition and scope of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, increasing the number of participating federal agencies and broadening its focus to include efforts across the entire federal government, not just within the Department of Health and Human Services.
This legislation would primarily affect federal agencies involved in health, research, and environmental management, as well as potentially increasing funding allocations for combating vector-borne diseases. The bill would amend provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act and the Public Health Service Act. For example, funding for national strategies and regional centers for vector-borne diseases would be increased, and funding for enhancing health departments' support in addressing these diseases would also see an adjustment for future fiscal years.
The bill, S. 5499, was introduced in the Senate on September 24, 2026. It was read twice and then referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As it is currently in this committee referral stage, no further action has been taken since its introduction.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5499 do?
- The STOP TICKS Act, introduced by Senator Mark Warner, aims to reauthorize and expand programs related to tick-borne diseases. Specifically, it would reauthorize the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The bill proposes changes to the composition and scope of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, increasing the number of participating federal agencies and broadening its focus to include efforts across the entire federal government, not just within the Department of Health and Human Services. This legislation would primarily affect federal agencies involved in health, research, and environmental management, as well as potentially increasing funding allocations for combating vector-borne diseases. The bill would amend provisions in the 21st Century Cures Act and the Public Health Service Act. For example, funding for national strategies and regional centers for vector-borne diseases would be increased, and funding for enhancing health departments' support in addressing these diseases would also see an adjustment for future fiscal years. The bill, S. 5499, was introduced in the Senate on September 24, 2026. It was read twice and then referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As it is currently in this committee referral stage, no further action has been taken since its introduction.
- Has S. 5499 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5499. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5499?
- S. 5499 was sponsored by Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5499?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (24 Sep 2026).
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