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S. 2398 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-118

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Became lawHealth
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Passed SenateAug 6, 2026
Passed HouseSep 15, 2026
To PresidentSep 29, 2026
Became lawSep 30, 2026

What it does

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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.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Sep 30, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. 2026-09-30Became Public Law No: 119-118.Library of Congress
  2. 2026-09-30Became Public Law No: 119-118.Library of Congress
  3. 2026-09-30Signed by President.Library of Congress
  4. 2026-09-30Signed by President.Library of Congress
  5. 2026-09-29Presented to President.House floor actions
  6. 2026-09-29Presented to President.Library of Congress
  7. 2026-09-15Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  8. 2026-09-15On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5670)House floor actions
  9. 2026-09-15Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5670)Library of Congress
  10. 2026-09-15DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2398.House floor actions
  11. 2026-09-15Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5670-5671)House floor actions
  12. 2026-09-15Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
  13. 2026-08-10Held at the desk.House floor actions
  14. 2026-08-10Received in the House.House floor actions
  15. 2026-08-10Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
  16. 2026-08-06Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4494-4495; text: CR S4494-4495)Senate
  17. 2026-08-06Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4494-4495; text: CR S4494-4495)Library of Congress
  18. 2025-09-08Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.Senate
  19. 2025-09-08Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Senate
  20. 2025-09-08Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Cassidy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.Library of Congress
  21. 2025-07-30Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
  22. 2025-07-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
  23. 2025-07-23Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Sen. Jim Banks R-IN
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal D-CT
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker D-NJ
  • John Boozman R-AR
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito R-WV
  • John Fetterman D-PA
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand D-NY
  • Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan D-NH
  • Sen. Josh Hawley R-MO
  • Sen. John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
  • Andy Kim D-NJ
  • Sen. Angus S., Jr. King I-ME
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar D-MN
  • Sen. Roger Marshall R-KS
  • Sen. David McCormick R-PA
  • Sen. Jeff Merkley D-OR
  • Jack Reed D-RI
  • Sen. Adam B. Schiff D-CA
  • Charles E. Schumer D-NY
  • Sen. Rick Scott R-FL
  • Sen. Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Tina Smith D-MN
  • Peter Welch D-VT