Bills · HR 8153
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8153Health
Maternal Vaccination Act
This bill increases funding and sets new goals for public health programs to educate pregnant individuals about vaccinations and reduce health disparities in minority communities.AI-written
INTRO MAR 27· LAST ACTION MAR 27
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tl;dr
AI-writtenInvests $17 million annually to create targeted vaccine awareness campaigns for pregnant and postpartum people, specifically focusing on closing health gaps in minority communities.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMaternal health is a critical issue in the U.S., which has higher rates of pregnancy-related deaths and complications than many other wealthy nations. Vaccines for illnesses like the flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough can protect both a parent and their developing baby from serious harm. By focusing on awareness and equity, this bill tries to ensure that life-saving medical information isn't just available to some people, but is actively shared with the communities that need it most.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Includes pregnant and postpartum individuals in national vaccination awareness campaigns.
This ensures that public health messaging is tailored to the specific safety and health needs of expecting and new parents.
PROVISION 02
Involves obstetric care providers in the development and delivery of vaccination information.
It brings the doctors who specifically manage pregnancy into the loop, rather than just relying on general doctors or pediatricians.
PROVISION 03
Sets a goal to increase vaccination rates among racial and ethnic minority groups.
It addresses long-standing health disparities where minority communities often have lower vaccination rates and worse health outcomes.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes $17 million in annual funding from 2027 through 2031.
This provides the necessary budget to pay for the ads, outreach programs, and educational materials required to run the campaign.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 27
Introduced in House
MAR 27
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8153
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 27, 2026
Last actionMar 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2026
House BillHR 8153Health
Maternal Vaccination Act
This bill increases funding and sets new goals for public health programs to educate pregnant individuals about vaccinations and reduce health disparities in minority communities.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 27, 2026
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
66
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