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BillHR 8153 · 119

Maternal Vaccination Act

Introduced
Mar 27, 2026
Cosponsors
66
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 27, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds and promotes maternal vaccination programs to protect mothers and newborns from vaccine-preventable diseases. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement strategies to improve maternal vaccination rates.

Sponsored By

Terri A. Sewell
Democrat · Alabama · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 27, 2026
  3. Mar 27, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects pregnant and postpartum women, as well as their newborns, by increasing access to vaccinations and improving vaccination rates among this group. It also impacts healthcare providers and public health agencies responsible for administering and promoting maternal vaccination programs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
66backers
  • Democratic66
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (66)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMar 27, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 27, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.