What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1603.
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.
Status:
Expired
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