Tick Act Reauthorization: Reduced Funding for Vector-Borne Disease Programs
This act reauthorizes programs to combat tick-borne and other vector-borne diseases, but with reduced funding. This means the government will have less money for research, prevention, and treatment of these diseases from 2026 to 2030. This could impact the support available to local health departments and the overall strategy for addressing public health threats.
Key points
Reduced funding for national strategy and regional centers of excellence in vector-borne disease from $10 million to $8 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030.
Decreased enhanced support for health departments addressing vector-borne diseases from $20 million to $19 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2030.
Changes to the composition of the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, potentially affecting future initiatives.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2294
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2025-07-15