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Increased Funding and Outreach for Maternal and Postpartum Vaccinations.

This Act increases funding and expands public health campaigns specifically targeting pregnant and postpartum individuals to boost vaccination rates. The goal is to improve health outcomes for mothers and their children, particularly focusing on reaching racial and ethnic minority groups through enhanced awareness and educational programs. This provides better health protection for vulnerable populations.
Key points
Increases annual funding for vaccination awareness campaigns by $2 million (to $17 million) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
Expands public health programs to explicitly focus on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children.
Requires outreach efforts to specifically include obstetric providers and target racial and ethnic minority groups.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1603
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2023-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Maternal Vaccinations Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1603.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increases annual funding for vaccination awareness campaigns by $2 million (to $17 million) for fiscal years 2024 through 2028.
  • Expands public health programs to explicitly focus on increasing vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children.
  • Requires outreach efforts to specifically include obstetric providers and target racial and ethnic minority groups.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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