What does Preamble of Maternal Vaccination Act do?

This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act. The stated purpose of the amendment is to address maternal vaccination awareness and equity. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 19, 2026, by Ms. Sewell.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Maternal Vaccination Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Maternal Vaccination Act

What does MATERNAL VACCINATION AWARENESS AND EQUITY CAMPAIGN. of Maternal Vaccination Act do?

This section amends Section 313 of the Public Health Service Act to expand the focus of the Maternal Vaccination Awareness Campaign to include pregnant and postpartum individuals. The amendments modify subsection (c)(3) to replace 'prenatal and pediatric' with 'prenatal, obstetric, and pediatric'. Subsection (d)(4)(B) is amended to include pregnant and postpartum individuals. Funding for the Maternal Vaccination Awareness Campaign is adjusted, increasing the allocation from $15,000,000 to $17,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. Section 317(k)(1)(E) of the Public Health Service Act is amended to include activities aimed at increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups, and their children.

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Maternal Vaccination Act

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Terri Sewell (D-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

The Maternal Vaccination Act expands the Maternal Vaccination Awareness Campaign to specifically include pregnant and postpartum individuals.
This bill increases funding for the Maternal Vaccination Awareness Campaign from $15 million to $17 million annually from 2027 through 2031.
The Act directs efforts to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially within racial and ethnic minority groups, and their children.

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