H.R. 4348: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-07-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-07-02):
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.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lloyd Doggett | D TX (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
| Thomas H. Kean, Jr. | R NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
| Paul Tonko | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-07-10 |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | R PA 2025-07-15 |
| James C. Moylan | R GU 2025-07-21 |
| Josh Gottheimer | D NJ 2025-07-23 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC 2025-07-23 |
| Gwen Moore | D WI 2025-07-29 |
| Nikki Budzinski | D IL 2025-07-29 |
| Emilia Strong Sykes | D OH 2025-08-05 |
| Sarah McBride | D DE 2025-08-12 |
| Josh Riley | D NY 2025-08-15 |
| Eugene Simon Vindman | D VA 2025-08-19 |
| Andrew R. Garbarino | R NY 2025-08-22 |
| Julie Johnson | D TX 2025-09-03 |
| James A. Himes | D CT 2025-09-08 |
| John W. Mannion | D NY 2025-09-09 |
| Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] | D NJ 2025-10-06 |
| Christopher R. Deluzio | D PA 2025-10-08 |
| Jamie Raskin | D MD 2025-10-08 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 4348?
H.R. 4348 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes..
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