Bills · S 4132
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4132Health
Maternal Vaccinations Act
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it focuses on the health of mothers and young children, which can have long-lasting impacts on families and communities. If this bill becomes law, there would be more targeted efforts and funding to inform pregnant individuals and new mothers about the importance of vaccinations, not just for themselves but also for protecting their babies who may be too young to be vaccinated against certain diseases.
Without this bill, existing public health campaigns might not specifically address the unique needs and concerns of pregnant and postpartum individuals regarding vaccinations. It means the current funding levels would continue, and there would be less emphasis on improving vaccination rates in this specific vulnerable population and addressing potential disparities among racial and ethnic minority groups. The bill aims to reduce preventable diseases in a critical period of life for both mother and child, potentially leading to healthier starts for many families.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands public health vaccination campaigns to specifically include pregnant and postpartum individuals.
This ensures that vaccination information and outreach efforts directly target a crucial group for maternal and infant health.
PROVISION 02
Increases funding for these vaccination awareness campaigns from $15 million to $17 million per year.
More funding allows for broader reach and more effective public health campaigns over an extended period.
PROVISION 03
Adds a specific objective for public health activities to increase vaccination rates among pregnant and postpartum individuals, including racial and ethnic minority groups, and their children.
This creates a clear directive to address vaccination disparities and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
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D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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108
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in Senate
MAR 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4132
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last actionMar 18, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026
Senate BillS 4132Health
Maternal Vaccinations Act
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026
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