The bill would extend two programs addressing tick-borne and other vector-borne diseases through fiscal year 2030. It sets annual funding amounts of $8 million for the national strategy and regional centers program, and $19 million for support to health departments. It also changes who is specified as helping develop the national strategy, replacing a reference to the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group and other individuals with “appropriate individuals.”
The bill would continue federal support for regional centers and health departments working on vector-borne diseases. It does not describe direct services or benefits for individuals.
The bill authorizes $8 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 for the national strategy and regional centers program, and $19 million per year for those years for health department support. No other expenses are specified.
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