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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 8, 2021Health
H.R. 951

Maternal Vaccination Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 30, 2021)

Maternal Vaccination 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.

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).

What just happenedDec 1, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7](D-AL)Sponsor
52 cosponsors52 D
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  1. Dec 1, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Nov 30, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 30, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6681)

  4. Nov 30, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6681)

  5. Nov 30, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 951.

  6. Nov 30, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6681-6682)

  7. Nov 30, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Nov 30, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.

  9. Nov 30, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-179.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Nov 30, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-179.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jul 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jul 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  14. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  15. Feb 9, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Feb 8, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 30, 202153

Maternal Vaccination 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.

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).

Introduced in HouseFeb 8, 2021

Maternal Vaccination Act

This bill establishes a national campaign to raise awareness and increase rates of maternal vaccinations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must consult with various stakeholders to carry out this campaign.

In addition, the CDC must focus on increasing vaccination rates among communities with historically high rates of unvaccinated individuals. The CDC must also make publicly available any materials and resources developed for the campaign.

Maternal Vaccination Act — Informed