U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH'S BILL TO COMBAT LYME DISEASE & OTHER TICK-BORNE DISEASES HEADS TO PRESIDENT'S DESK

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tina Smith issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Tina Smith's (D-MN) bipartisan bill to expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases is expected to become law after successfully passing both chambers of Congress. The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passed the U.S. Senate in August and passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week, heading to the President's desk to be signed into law.

"When this bill soon becomes law, it will save lives and help people battling Lyme Disease and other tick-borne diseases," said Sen. Smith. "Minnesota is proud to have more than 10,000 lakes and thousands of rivers. Unfortunately, as we venture outdoors, the number of Lyme disea...