US Senator Charles Schumer is pushing for increased federal funding to fight mosquito-borne illnesses. Schumer is urging his Senate colleagues to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Vector-Borne Disease program, which would help local health departments combat these illnesses, particularly in the Hudson Valley and Long Island areas. The proposed legislation being considered is the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act. The funding would be used for surveillance, prevention, response, and research to fight diseases such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus.
Discover more about Senator Schumer’s fight against mosquito-borne diseases and the potential impact of the SMASH Act on local health departments. Click the link below to learn how increased funding could bolster prevention efforts and aid in combating illnesses like EEE and West Nile virus.
