US Senator Chuck Schumer is advocating for federal funds to support local communities in their fight against mosquito-borne diseases, including the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. Schumer is requesting the Senate to increase funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Arboviral Diseases Branch, which focuses on diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. He is urging his colleagues to pass the pending legislation called the Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) Act, which would provide necessary resources to local health departments for mosquito control efforts.
Are you concerned about the rise of mosquito-borne diseases in your community? Do you believe in the importance of preventive measures and tackling the issue at its root? Learn more about Senator Schumer’s efforts to secure federal funding for this cause by clicking the link below. Be informed and understand how this pending legislation, the SMASH Act, could help local health departments in their fight against these diseases.