US Senator Chuck Schumer is pushing for a boost in federal funds to combat mosquito-borne diseases such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Lyme disease. The New York senator is advocating for the passage of the pending legislation, the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, which would reauthorize critical public health tools that combat the spread of these diseases. Senator Schumer argues that these kinds of diseases can be deadly and are becoming more common due to climate change. He believes that more funding is needed to research, track, and contain them.
Read more about Senator Schumer’s push for funding to combat mosquito-borne illnesses and the details of the SMASH Act by clicking the link below. Be informed about the measures being taken to protect public health and how you can support these initiatives.