United States 119th Congress Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 15 D · 8 R · 1 I cosponsors

S 2398 — Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Last action — Held at the desk.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    1 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 3 parties (15 D · 8 R · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill reauthorizes programs related to tick-borne diseases.

This legislation aims to continue funding and support for initiatives addressing tick-borne diseases. It focuses on prevention, treatment, and research efforts.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from improved awareness and treatment options for tick-related health issues.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may see increased resources and strategies for managing tick-borne diseases.

Summary

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActThis 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 39 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has removed several sections, including the short title and specific references to programs related to tick-borne diseases. This change means that the new version does not specify the name of the act or the particular programs it was originally intended to reauthorize, which may impact how those programs are perceived and funded in the legislative process.

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2398 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
2398 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
154 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
2398 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
2398 To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 23, 2025 Ms.
Collins (for herself, Ms.
Smith, Mr.
King, Mrs.
Gillibrand, Ms.
Klobuchar, Mr.
Hawley, Mr.
Schumer, Mrs.
Shaheen, Mr.
Marshall, Ms.
Hassan, Mr.
McCormick, Mrs.
Capito, Mr.
Banks, Mr.
Welch, Mr.
Blumenthal, Mr.
Hickenlooper, and Mr.
Fetterman) introduced the following bill;
which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions September 8, 2025 Reported by Mr.
Cassidy, with an amendment [Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <DELETED>SECTION 1.
SHORT TITLE.</DELETED> <DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act''.</DELETED> <DELETED>SEC.
2.
REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS.</DELETED> <DELETED> (a) National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease.--Section 317U of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
247b-23) is amended--</DELETED> <DELETED> (1) in subsection (b), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group established under section 2062 of the 21st Century Cures Act (42 U.S.C.
284s) and other individuals, as appropriate'' and inserting ``appropriate individuals'';
and</DELETED> <DELETED> (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``2021 through 2025'' and inserting ``2026 through 2030''.</DELETED> <DELETED> (b) Enhanced Support To Assist Health Departments in Addressing Vector-Borne Diseases.--Section 2822(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
300hh-32(c)) is amended by striking ``2021 through 2025'' and inserting ``2026 through 2030''.</DELETED> SECTION 1.
Calendar No.
Passed the Senate August 6, 2026.
154 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
Attest:
2398 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Secretary.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 8, 2025 Reported with an amendment
119th CONGRESS 2d Session S.
2398 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill reauthorizes certain programs related to vector-borne diseases and updates specific timeframes for existing provisions.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b-23

    the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group established under section 2062 of the 21st Century Cures Act (42 U.S.C. 284s) and other individuals, as appropriate → appropriate individuals

    This change removes specific reference to the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group when mentioning individuals involved in the national strategy.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b-23

    in coordination with → acting through

    This change modifies the language regarding how the Secretary interacts with individuals involved in the national strategy.

  • 42 U.S.C. 247b-23

    2021 through 2025 → 2026 through 2030

    This change updates the time period for a specific program under the National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases.

  • 42 U.S.C. 300hh-32(c)

    2021 through 2025 → 2026 through 2030

    This change updates the time period for enhanced support to assist health departments addressing vector-borne diseases.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  3. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  4. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

  7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4494-4495; text: CR S4494-4495)

  8. Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4494-4495; text: CR S4494-4495)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Received in the House.

  11. Held at the desk.

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1 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 523 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (523)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2398 do?
Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActThis 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.
Who sponsors S 2398?
S 2398 is sponsored by Smith, Tina (Democratic), King, Angus S., Jr. (Independent), Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (Democratic), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), Hawley, Josh (Republican), Schumer, Charles E. (Democratic), Shaheen, Jeanne (Democratic), Marshall, Roger (Republican), Hassan, Margaret Wood (Democratic), McCormick, David (Republican), Capito, Shelley Moore (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Welch, Peter (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Hickenlooper, John W. (Democratic), Fetterman, John (Democratic), Boozman, John (Republican), Merkley, Jeff (Democratic), Scott, Rick (Republican), Kim, Andy (Democratic), Reed, Jack (Democratic), Booker, Cory A. (Democratic), Schiff, Adam B. (Democratic), and Collins, Susan M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2398?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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