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).

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Summary of Bill HR 2846

The bill "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)" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 10, 2025. The bill aims to extend specific leave benefits outlined in title 10, United States Code, to commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries. Further details regarding the provisions and directives of the bill can be accessed through the official PDF version available at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2846/BILLS-119hr2846ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 2846

This bill entitles officers of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps to the same leave benefits provided to officers of the armed forces.

Specifically, the bill expands the leave available to USPHS officers with respect to parental leave, emergency leave, and rest and recuperation leave.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2846

Bill HR 2846 is currently in the status of Passed in House since September 15, 2026. Bill HR 2846 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2846's most recent activity was Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626. as of September 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2846

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2846

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee leave

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Health personnel

- National and community service

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2846

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).