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Leave Benefits for Public Health Service Officers Aligned with Army

This bill extends leave entitlements for commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries, making them equivalent to those provided to commissioned officers of the U.S. Army. This means these individuals will have access to a broader range of leave options, potentially impacting their work-life balance and family support.
Key points
Public Health Service officers and their families will receive the same leave rights as Army officers.
This change may improve working and living conditions for Public Health Service officers by offering greater flexibility in managing their time off.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2846
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2846.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public Health Service officers and their families will receive the same leave rights as Army officers.
  • This change may improve working and living conditions for Public Health Service officers by offering greater flexibility in managing their time off.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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