Maternal Vaccinations Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PMSummary of Bill S 1603
Bill 118 s 1603, also known as the Maternal Vaccinations Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote and increase the rates of vaccination among pregnant women in order to protect both the mother and the unborn child from preventable diseases.The bill proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for the development of educational materials and resources to inform pregnant women about the importance of vaccinations and the benefits they provide. These materials would be distributed through healthcare providers, community organizations, and other relevant channels.
Additionally, the Maternal Vaccinations Act seeks to improve access to vaccines for pregnant women by requiring insurance companies to cover the cost of recommended vaccinations with no out-of-pocket expenses for the patient. This would help remove financial barriers that may prevent some women from getting vaccinated during pregnancy. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to support research and data collection on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for pregnant women. This information would be used to inform future vaccination recommendations and guidelines. Overall, the Maternal Vaccinations Act aims to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and their babies by increasing vaccination rates and ensuring access to necessary vaccines. It is currently under review in Congress and may undergo further revisions before potentially becoming law.
Congressional Summary of S 1603
Maternal Vaccinations Act
This bill includes a focus on pregnant and postpartum individuals in existing public health activities to increase vaccination rates.
First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must incorporate a focus on pregnant and postpartum individuals, including by disseminating information to obstetric health care providers, into its existing public awareness campaign about the importance of vaccinations. The bill also reauthorizes this campaign through FY2028.
Second, the bill expressly allows certain project grants for preventive health services to be used for activities to increase vaccination rates of pregnant and postpartum individuals (and their children).
Current Status of Bill S 1603
Bill S 1603 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill S 1603 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2023. Bill S 1603's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 15, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1603
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1Republican Sponsors
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