From the Center for Lyme Action:

We need your voice! Congress is considering the Kay Hagan Tick Act Reauthorization, and your call could make all the difference.

Please take just 15 minutes today to join our national call campaign and urge your Members of Congress to support this critical legislation.

Follow the instructions on this campaign page.

The Kay Hagan Tick Act does the following:

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• Implements the National Strategy for Vector-Borne Disease (introduced in 2024): Expands research, improves testing, and coordinates efforts across federal agencies.

• Reauthorizes the Regional Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases: Ensures continued research for surveillance, prevention, and outbreak response.

• Renews grants to state health departments: Strengthens state-level infrastructure to better detect, prevent, and treat Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

Every call shows Congress that this issue matters to constituents. Together, we can ensure continued investment in the prevention, treatment, and research of tick-borne illnesses that affect nearly half a million Americans each year.

Take Action Now

Follow the instructions on this campaign page.

**We recommend that you try calling between office hours of 9 AM- 5 PM ET,  though you may be able to leave a message outside of those hours.**

1. Fill out the form on the campaign page. **Must fill out ALL boxes!**

2. Your list of legislators will populate (you will not be prompted to call legislators who have already signed on as a co-sponsor for the bill)

3. Click the ‘START CALL’

   

4. As you are connected with an office staff member or leave a message, be sure to first identify your full name and city of residence

5. Read the script on the page to request the member’s support

6. Thank them for their time and for relaying your message

7. If you have the opportunity to set a meeting with a staff member to discuss further, please contact meghan@centerforlymeaction for talking points, help preparing, or support on the call/meeting

*Pointers:

• Remember- this is their job to listen to YOU, their constituent.

• Keep the message brief and focused so our request is understood.

• Smile!

You can review the recording to learn more about the call campaign here:

Recording of Zoom call

Passcode: krule&^5

Once again, follow the instructions on this campaign page.

Thank you for raising your voice and standing with the Lyme and other tick-borne diseases community. Your persistent advocacy is what drives change on Capitol Hill.