U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH'S LEGISLATION TO COMBAT LYME DISEASE & OTHER TICK-BORNE DISEASES BECOMES LAW

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- 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 has been signed into law by the President. The Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act passed the U.S. Senate in August, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in mid-September.

"The number of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses has been rising at an alarming rate. This law will step up regional efforts at researching, testing and treating Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. We must cut down on tick-borne illnesses for the sake of Americans' health and well-being," said Sen. Smith. "This law will save lives, especially in states l...