House passes tick-borne disease funding bill backed by Congressman Josh Riley
Co-sponsored by Riley, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 21.
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Congressman Josh Riley is trying to help the fight against tick-borne diseases in Upstate New York.
On July 21, the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Co-sponsored by Riley, the bill extends federal programs through 2030, supports regional establishments handling the response to tick-borne diseases, and directs funding to local agencies.
“Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme can be devastating – kids struggling in school, workers losing time on the job, and medical bills piling up,” said Riley. “With these diseases on the rise, I’m proud to have secured more funding to ramp up our response, support local health departments, and keep Upstate New Yorkers safe.”
Key Components of the Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act – Full Bill Text Available Here
According to New York’s Department of Health, tick p…