To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national campaign to increase awareness of the importance of maternal vaccinations for the health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children, and for other purposes.
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Sponsor and status
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Passed House (Senate next) on Nov 30, 2021
This bill passed in the House on November 30, 2021 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
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52 Cosponsors (52 Democrats)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act Continues to Advance in House; Co-Chairs Adams and Underwood Applaud Energy and Commerce Committee for Considering Maternal Health Legislation”
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Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC12]
(Co-sponsor)
on Jun 25, 2021
“the daily leader: tuesday, november 30, 2021”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Nov 29, 2021
“the weekly leader: friday, november 26, 2021”
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Rep. Steny Hoyer [D-MD5]
on Nov 26, 2021
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What stakeholders are saying
History
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Feb 8, 2021
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Introduced
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Jun 15, 2021
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Considered by Health
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Jul 15, 2021
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Considered by Health
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Jul 21, 2021
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Ordered Reported
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Nov 26, 2021
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Text Published
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Nov 30, 2021
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Passed House (Senate next)
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Nov 30, 2021
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H.R. 951 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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