Senate places Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act on legislative calendar
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The Senate has placed the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act on its legislative calendar under General Orders. This means the bill is ready for potential consideration or a vote by the full Senate, though no specific date for that action has been set.
Why it matters: This is a procedural update intended to keep specific public health research and monitoring programs active. Without this reauthorization, the programs it covers would lose their legal basis for operating or receiving funds.
Who it affects
- Public health agencies involved in disease surveillance
This information comes from Congress.gov regarding a Senate bill; readers should consult the full text of the bill before relying on it for legal or policy decisions.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document