In 2019, the original Kay Hagan Tick Act authorized five years of research funding for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

It was named in memory of former US Senator Kay Hagan of North Carolina, who died of complications of tick-borne Powassan virus.

It’s now time to renew this important legislation. You can help by using the letter-writing tool from the Center for Lyme Action. You fill in your information and the system does the rest.

There is a pre-written letter that you can use as is–or add personal details if you wish.

Your voice matters

Tick-borne diseases like Lyme are no longer just a local concern—they are a national crisis.

📈 In 2003, Lyme disease affected around 30,000 Americans. Today, the CDC estimates 476,000 new cases each year—a 1,487% increase. These illnesses are spreading across the country, and public health systems are struggling to keep up.

The Tick Act must be reauthorized to:

✅ Direct HHS to implement and update the National Strategy to improve coordination, expand research, and enhance diagnostic tools.
✅ Support state health departments with grants to strengthen prevention and response
✅Reauthorize and fund the Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease

🛑 We can’t afford to wait. This bipartisan bill is backed by leading experts and organizations, including the Center for Lyme Action, Entomological Society of America, LymeDisease.org and many more.

📣 Tell your Members of Congress: It’s time to reauthorize the Tick Act and protect Americans from the rising threat of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Here’s how to help

1. Use this link to send a letter to your Members of Congress

2. Share the letter campaign– a streamlined tool to voice your support in under 5 minutes.

3. Like, comment, and share our social media posts for the campaign.

4. Share this important advocacy effort with your community–family, friends, colleagues, etc..remember there is power in numbers!

👉 Visit centerforlymeaction.org to learn more and support these efforts