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US S1603

US S1603
Maternal Vaccinations Act


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Introduced
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase vaccination rates of pregnant and postpartum individuals, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Maternal Vaccinations Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals, including those from racial and ethnic minority groups, as well as their children. The bill does this by expanding the Maternal Vaccination Awareness and Equity Campaign, which will now focus on reaching these populations and increasing funding for the program from $15 million to $17 million per year for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The bill also directs additional activities under the Public Health Service Act to specifically target increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 05/15/2023)

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