U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB4348: To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
Status: Passed one chamber, July 21, 2026
What the bill says
An act To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
From the amended text, July 21, 2026:
AN ACT To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes. SECTION 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 . Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk. July 21, 2026 Received; read twice and placed on the calendar
Sponsors
- Christopher Smith (R, HD-NJ-4) · primary sponsor
- Lloyd Doggett (D, HD-037)
- Thomas Kean (R, HD-007)
- Paul Tonko (D, HD-020)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R, HD-001)
- James Moylan (R, HD-000)
- Josh Gottheimer (D, HD-005)
- Donald Davis (D, HD-001)
- Gwen Moore (D, HD-004)
- Nikki Budzinski (D, 13)
- Emilia Sykes (D, HD-013)
- Sarah McBride (D, HD-000)
Latest actions
- : Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4640)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4640)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4348.
- : Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4640-4642)
- : Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- : Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 630.
- : Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-725.
- : Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 48 - 0.
Subjects: Health programs administration and funding, Infectious and parasitic diseases, Health
Common questions
- What is HB4348?
- HB4348 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
- What does HB4348 do?
- In its own words: An act To reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB4348?
- Passed one chamber as of July 21, 2026. Latest action: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463. (July 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4348?
- Christopher Smith (R, HD-NJ-4), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB4348?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4348
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