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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).

USA119th CongressHR-2846| House 
| Updated: 10/3/2025
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Don Bacon (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed legislation modifies the Public Health Service Act to extend the leave provisions that currently apply to Army officers under Title 10 of the U.S. Code to commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries. By inserting a reference to Chapter 40, Leave into Section 221(a) of the Act, the bill ensures that these officers receive the same statutory leave rights as their military counterparts. The amendment also includes a conforming repeal of Section 219 to streamline the Act’s leave provisions. This change broadens the scope of leave benefits available to public health service personnel, potentially improving work‑life balance and retention. The bill is intended to align public health service leave rights with those of the armed forces, providing a uniform standard across federal health and military agencies.

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HR 118-8711
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).
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-327.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8711
    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).


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.


  • September 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.


  • October 3, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-327.

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  • S 119-1440: Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act
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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).

USA119th CongressHR-2846| House 
| Updated: 10/3/2025
The proposed legislation modifies the Public Health Service Act to extend the leave provisions that currently apply to Army officers under Title 10 of the U.S. Code to commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries. By inserting a reference to Chapter 40, Leave into Section 221(a) of the Act, the bill ensures that these officers receive the same statutory leave rights as their military counterparts. The amendment also includes a conforming repeal of Section 219 to streamline the Act’s leave provisions. This change broadens the scope of leave benefits available to public health service personnel, potentially improving work‑life balance and retention. The bill is intended to align public health service leave rights with those of the armed forces, providing a uniform standard across federal health and military agencies.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8711
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).
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 10, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 17, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 3, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
Oct 3, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-327.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8711
    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).


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 10, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 10, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • September 17, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.


  • September 17, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • October 3, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.


  • October 3, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-327.
Chrissy Houlahan

Chrissy Houlahan

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Don Bacon (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-1440: Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employee leaveGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelNational and community service