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Press Release: Senator Collins' Kay Hagan Tick Act Advances Unanimously in Senate Committee

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Senator Collins promotes the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Act as it advances out of committee to combat tick-borne diseases.

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Senator Susan Collins announced that the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has unanimously advanced the Kay Hagan Tick Act, aimed at addressing Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses as cases rise in Maine. The bill, named after the late Senator Kay Hagan, now moves to the Senate floor for further consideration.

In her remarks, Collins emphasized the growing threat of tick-borne diseases, stating, “The incidence of tick-borne diseases has exploded in the past 20 years.” The legislation aims to enhance national strategies, fund CDC initiatives, and support local health departments to improve public health infrastructure.

The bill has garnered bipartisan support, co-sponsored by Senators from both parties, and seeks to continue developments such as vaccine research. Collins expressed hope that the reauthorization will help prevent further tragedies linked to tick-borne diseases.

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Susan M. Collins Net Worth

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Susan M. Collins Bill Proposals

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  • S.2399: A bill to establish a payment program for unexpected loss of markets and revenues to timber harvesting and timber hauling businesses due to major disasters, and for other purposes.
  • S.2398: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
  • S.2294: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
  • S.2211: Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
  • S.2012: Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
  • S.1805: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

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Susan M. Collins recently disclosed $1.2M of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 14th, 2025. This was the 32nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.7% came from individual donors.

Collins disclosed $370.7K of spending. This was the 126th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Collins disclosed $5.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 45th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

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