The Maternal Vaccination Act amends federal public health law to expand vaccination programs specifically targeting pregnant and postpartum women, with particular emphasis on reaching racial and ethnic minority communities. The bill modifies existing vaccination awareness and equity campaigns under the Public Health Service Act to include pregnant and postpartum individuals as a priority population and directs healthcare providers to address vaccination gaps in this group and their children. Funding for these maternal vaccination initiatives increases from $15 million annually (under the previous authorization period) to $17 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The legislation was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill reflects a congressional focus on improving maternal health outcomes and vaccine equity by ensuring pregnant women have access to evidence-based vaccination information and services.
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