Bill · S. 5499· Senate(119-S-5499)
STOP TICKS Act
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Warner
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the STOP TICKS Act. It amends the 21st Century Cures Act to reauthorize the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. It also reauthorizes the Kay Hagan Tick Act. The bill expands the working group to include more federal entities and broadens its focus across the entire Federal Government. Furthermore, it increases the authorized funding amounts for regional centers of excellence in vector-borne diseases and for assisting health departments. These funding increases cover fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The bill increases authorized funding for regional centers of excellence in vector-borne diseases and expands the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group across federal agencies.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The legislation raises funding authorizations for regional centers of excellence dedicated to vector-borne disease research and strategy.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The STOP TICKS Act reauthorizes and increases funding for vector-borne disease programs and health department support to improve prevention and treatment efforts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 updates the Tick-Borne Disease Working Group by expanding the federal representation from seven to thirteen specific agencies, including the Agricultural Research Service, Forest Service, National Park Service, and others. This could benefit the public by bringing a wider range of government experts together to coordinate efforts against tick-borne diseases.
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Section 3 increases the funding authorization for National Strategy and Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases from $10,000,000 to $12,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This might be considered positive because it provides more financial resources to address vector-borne diseases.
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Section 4 increases the funding authorization for Enhanced Support to Assist Health Departments in Addressing Vector-Borne Diseases from $20,000,000 to $21,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030. This could benefit individuals by giving local health departments additional financial support to handle these health issues.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Farmers+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Seniors+3
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+5Improves Healthcare Access+4
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Rural Development+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Introduced in Senate