U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH'S BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO COMBAT LYME DISEASE AND OTHER TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES PASSES THE SENATE UNANIMOUSLY

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Tina Smith issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Tina Smith announced the bipartisan Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passed the Senate unanimously. The bill will expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

"Minnesota is proud to have more than 10,000 lakes and thousands of rivers for us to enjoy, and we're always especially eager to get outside after a long winter," said Sen. Smith. "Unfortunately, the number of Lyme disease cases in the state-and states across the country-is on the rise. This bill would step up regional efforts at researching, testing and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We must cut down on tick-borne illnesses and for the sake of A...