This bill reauthorizes and amends federal programs established to combat vector-borne diseases , such as tick-borne illnesses. It extends the authorization for these critical initiatives, including the national strategy and regional centers of excellence, for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 . The legislation also continues enhanced support for health departments to address these diseases effectively. Furthermore, it expands the scope of the national strategy to explicitly include increasing capacity for the identification, reporting, prevention, and response to vector-borne diseases, aiming for a more robust public health defense.