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Terri Sewell (D-AL)

Maternal Vaccination Act

H.R. 8153 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 67 Democratic cosponsors · See all 67 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Maternal Vaccination Act," seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. The primary goal is to address maternal vaccination awareness and equity. It specifically targets increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals, including those from racial and ethnic minority groups. The legislation also updates specific language regarding prenatal, obstetric, and pediatric care. Additionally, it adjusts funding levels for specific fiscal years.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill specifically addresses the health and vaccination needs of pregnant and postpartum individuals.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The bill specifically targets increasing vaccination rates among racial and ethnic minority groups.

  • Scored +4

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill includes pediatric vaccination efforts in its scope.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.