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US HB8024
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terri Sewell
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 313 of the Public Health Service Act to explicitly include pregnant and postpartum individuals in federal vaccination awareness and equity campaigns targeting communities with low vaccination rates
- Expands the scope of healthcare provider outreach to include obstetric care providers, in addition to existing prenatal and pediatric providers
- Adds pregnant and postpartum individuals to the populations specifically targeted for outreach under the vaccination campaign's equity provisions
- Increases the authorized funding from $15,000,000 to $17,000,000 per year, extending the authorization period from fiscal years 2021–2025 to fiscal years 2027–2031
- Directs the CDC to undertake additional activities to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals, with a specific focus on individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups and their children
Legislative Description
Maternal Vaccination Act
Health
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
3/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy And Commerce3/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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