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HOUSEH.R. 4348· 119th Congress

Reauthorization of CDC Vector-Borne Disease Prevention Programs Through 2030

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

Sponsor
Christopher Smith (R-NJ)
Introduced
Jul 10, 2025
Last Action
Jul 21, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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In Committee
Jul 10, 2025
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Passed Committee
May 21, 2026
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Passed Committee
Jul 2, 2026
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Passed House
Jul 20, 2026
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Received in Senate
Jul 21, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 16, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 15, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill reauthorizes CDC activities addressing vector-borne diseases (transmitted by ticks, mosquitoes, and similar vectors) through fiscal year 2030.
  • Reauthorized activities include development of a national strategy for vector-borne disease prevention and response.
  • The bill authorizes grants for regional centers of excellence focused on vector-borne diseases.
  • The bill authorizes cooperative agreements between CDC and state, local, and tribal health departments to increase capacity for preventing and responding to vector-borne diseases.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The bill extends existing CDC vector-borne disease programs rather than creating new authorities; specific funding amounts and program impacts are not detailed in the official summary.
  • Effects on public health outcomes, disease incidence, or implementation timelines are not established in the source materials provided.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The House passed the bill by voice vote on July 20, 2026, under suspension of the rules.
  • The bill was received in the Senate on July 21, 2026, and placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar as Calendar No. 463.
  • The bill was reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 2, 2026 (H. Rept. 119-725).
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 21, 2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
  • Jul 20, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Jul 20, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4640)
  • Jul 20, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4640)
  • Jul 20, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4348.
  • Jul 20, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4640-4642)
  • Jul 20, 2026 — Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • Jul 2, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.