US Senator Chuck Schumer has urged the federal government to approve a $100 million plan to combat the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in the country. The plan, known as “The Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act” or “SMASH Act,” was approved by the Senate last year but has yet to be passed by the House. The proposal provides funding to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor and control the spread of diseases such as West Nile Virus and Zika. Schumer emphasized the urgency of the matter, noting a significant increase in mosquito and tick-borne diseases in recent years.
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