Extends federal programs that fight tick and other insect-borne diseases for five more years.
This bill would extend federal programs that help fight diseases spread by ticks and other insects, like Lyme disease. It would ensure that national strategies and support for local health departments continue from the government's budget year 2026 through 2030. The bill also updates how these programs coordinate with experts.
Today, federal programs for fighting diseases spread by ticks and other insects, and support for health departments, are authorized through the government's budget year 2025. This bill would extend these programs for another five years, from the government's budget year 2026 through 2030, ensuring continued efforts to combat these diseases. It would also update the language for how the national strategy coordinates with experts and other groups.
S 2398 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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