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Maternal Vaccinations Act

USA119th CongressS-4132| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Maternal Vaccinations Act, aims to significantly increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals by amending the Public Health Service Act. It expands existing vaccination awareness and equity campaigns under Section 313 to explicitly include these individuals, broadening the focus from "prenatal and pediatric" care to encompass "prenatal, obstetric, and pediatric" care. The legislation also increases annual funding for these campaigns to $17,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, up from previous allocations. Furthermore, it amends Section 317(k)(1)(E) to establish a new objective: to specifically boost vaccination rates for pregnant and postpartum individuals, including those from racial and ethnic minority groups , and their children. These comprehensive changes are designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes through targeted and well-funded vaccination initiatives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-345
Maternal Vaccinations Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1603
Maternal Vaccinations Act
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-345
    Maternal Vaccinations Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1603
    Maternal Vaccinations Act


  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7973: Momnibus Act
  • HR 119-8153: Maternal Vaccination Act
  • HR 119-8024: Maternal Vaccination Act

Maternal Vaccinations Act

USA119th CongressS-4132| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This bill, known as the Maternal Vaccinations Act, aims to significantly increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals by amending the Public Health Service Act. It expands existing vaccination awareness and equity campaigns under Section 313 to explicitly include these individuals, broadening the focus from "prenatal and pediatric" care to encompass "prenatal, obstetric, and pediatric" care. The legislation also increases annual funding for these campaigns to $17,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, up from previous allocations. Furthermore, it amends Section 317(k)(1)(E) to establish a new objective: to specifically boost vaccination rates for pregnant and postpartum individuals, including those from racial and ethnic minority groups , and their children. These comprehensive changes are designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes through targeted and well-funded vaccination initiatives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-345
Maternal Vaccinations Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1603
Maternal Vaccinations Act
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-345
    Maternal Vaccinations Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1603
    Maternal Vaccinations Act


  • March 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Tim Kaine

Tim Kaine

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7973: Momnibus Act
  • HR 119-8153: Maternal Vaccination Act
  • HR 119-8024: Maternal Vaccination Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted