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To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4348 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 4348119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 07/10/2025REP. SMITHR-NJ · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: DW-NOMINATE +0.18 (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)CENTER(SPONSOR RANKING)HEALTH

37 members · Left 19 · Center 13 · Right 5 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Smith, Christopher H. (R-NJ) (Introduced 07/10/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordCenter · DW-NOMINATE +0.18 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 37 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesHouse - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action07/21/2026 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Reported to House (07/02/2026)

This 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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 4348 EH: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 4348

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

1.Reauthorization of programs (a)National strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-Borne diseaseSection 317U of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–23) is amended— (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; (2)in subsection (c)(4), by inserting , including by increasing capacity to identify, report, prevent, and respond to such diseases before the period at the end; and (3)in subsection (f), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030. (b)Enhanced support To assist health departments in addressing vector-Borne diseasesSection 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. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 4348 IH: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4348IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 10, 2025Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Kean, and Mr. Tonko) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

1.Reauthorization of programs (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— (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; (2) in subsection (c)(4), by inserting , including by increasing capacity to identify, report, prevent, and respond to such diseases before the period at the end; and (3) in subsection (f), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030. (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.

Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)

119 HR 4348 PCS: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IICalendar No. 463119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4348IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 21, 2026Received; read twice and placed on the calendarAN ACTTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.1.Reauthorization of programs(a)National strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-Borne diseaseSection 317U of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–23) is amended—(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;(2)in subsection (c)(4), by inserting , including by increasing capacity to identify, report, prevent, and respond to such diseases before the period at the end; and(3)in subsection (f), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030.(b)Enhanced support To assist health departments in addressing vector-Borne diseasesSection 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.Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.July 21, 2026Received; read twice and placed on the calendar

Reported in House (RH)

119 HR 4348 RH: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 630119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 4348[Report No. 119–725]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 10, 2025Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Kean, and Mr. Tonko) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJuly 2, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Moylan, Mr. Gottheimer, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Budzinski, Mrs. Sykes, Ms. McBride, Mr. Riley of New York, Mr. Vindman, Mr. Garbarino, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Himes, Mr. Mannion, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. Raskin, Ms. Ross, Mr. Bresnahan, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Peters, Mr. Van Drew, Ms. Pou, Mr. Levin, Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Subramanyam, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Magaziner, Mr. Bentz, Mr. Rutherford, Mr. Thompson of California, and Mr. KeatingJuly 2, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.1.Reauthorization of programs(a)National strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-Borne diseaseSection 317U of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b–23) is amended—(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;(2)in subsection (c)(4), by inserting , including by increasing capacity to identify, report, prevent, and respond to such diseases before the period at the end; and(3)in subsection (f), by striking 2021 through 2025 and inserting 2026 through 2030.(b)Enhanced support To assist health departments in addressing vector-Borne diseasesSection 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.July 2, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (18)

DateChamberAll Actions
07/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
07/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
07/10/2025House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/10/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/13/2026House committee actionsSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
05/13/2026House committee actionsForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
05/21/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
05/21/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
07/02/2026Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-725.
07/02/2026House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-725.
07/02/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
07/20/2026House floor actionsMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/20/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4640-4642)
07/20/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4348.
07/20/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4640)
07/20/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4640)
07/20/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/21/2026SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Official Title as IntroducedTo reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (36)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (3)

CommitteeActivity
House - Energy and Commerce Committee07/02/2026 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee05/21/2026 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee07/10/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (1)

Subjects (2)

Policy Area: Health

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