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

# Summary of HR 4348: Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization **What the Bill Does** HR 4348 would renew the Kay Hagan Tick Act, a federal program focused on addressing tick-borne diseases and tick control. The original law authorized funding and research efforts to combat ticks and the illnesses they spread—particularly Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. This reauthorization would extend that program, though specific details about funding amounts or new provisions aren't provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect public health efforts, medical research institutions, and communities dealing with tick-borne diseases.

People living in areas with high tick populations—particularly in the Northeast and upper Midwest where Lyme disease is common—could benefit from continued or enhanced disease prevention and research initiatives. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been referred to the relevant House committee for review but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Congress. The bill was introduced by Representative Christopher H. Smith, a Republican from New Jersey.