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Equal Leave Rights for Public Health Service and Armed Forces

This act ensures that commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries will have the same leave rights as commissioned officers of the Army. This means public health service personnel will gain access to the same leave provisions as military members, potentially impacting their professional and personal stability.
Key points
Public Health Service officers receive the same leave rights as Army officers.
This change also applies to the beneficiaries of Public Health Service officers, ensuring equal treatment regarding leave benefits.
Previous leave provisions for the Public Health Service are repealed and replaced with new, more comprehensive rules.
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Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1440
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1440.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 receive the same leave rights as Army officers.
  • This change also applies to the beneficiaries of Public Health Service officers, ensuring equal treatment regarding leave benefits.
  • Previous leave provisions for the Public Health Service are repealed and replaced with new, more comprehensive rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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