Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Senate Bill

S. 2398

119th Congress

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

Introduced:Jul 23, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Jon Ossoff

Senator

Democratic

GA

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Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the potential health consequences of a nuclear war, including the effects of nuclear explosions and resulting environmental changes on public health. The goal is to assess the ability of the US healthcare system to respond to these health issues.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorJon Ossoff (D-GA)

Introduced7/23/2025

StatusPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

ChamberSenate

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The Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the potential health consequences of a nuclear war, including the effects of nuclear explosions and resulting environmental changes on public health. The goal is to assess the ability of the US healthcare system to respond to these health issues.

Bill Number: 2398
Sponsor: Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Bill Number: 2398
Sponsor: Jon Ossoff (D-GA)
Status: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
Introduced: 7/23/2025
Summary: The Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the potential health consequences of a nuclear war, including the effects of nuclear explosions and resulting environmental changes on public health. The goal is to assess the ability of the U

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to study the potential health consequences of a nuclear war, including the effects of nuclear explosions and resulting environmental changes on public health. The goal is to assess the ability of the US healthcare system to respond to these health issues.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to evaluate the consequences of the environmental impacts of nuclear war on human health and the ability of the United States to address these consequences.Specifically, HHS must conduct a five-year research and preparedness program that addresses the environmental effects of explosions of nuclear weapons (e.g., vast quantities of soot) and the resulting impact on human health (e.g., increased cancer rates). HHS may implement the program directly, as well as through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements with nonprofits, nonprofit research institutions, or institutions of higher education.Additionally, HHS must, in coordination with other specified agencies and stakeholders, assess the ability of U.S. health systems to respond to these health consequences and identify any critical gaps or uncertainties.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a 5-year research program on the health impacts of nuclear explosions and environmental changes from a nuclear war.
Requires an assessment of the US healthcare system's ability to handle the health consequences of a nuclear conflict.
The program can be implemented directly by HHS or through grants, contracts, and partnerships with nonprofits and universities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect all Americans by ensuring the government is prepared to address the public health crisis that would result from a nuclear war. It would provide crucial data to healthcare providers, policymakers, and the public about the scale of the threat and the gaps in our ability to respond. Ultimately, this could save lives in the event of a nuclear catastrophe.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2398, 119th Congress (2025). "Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2398

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