Federal · 119th Congress
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).
Policy areaHealth
Summary
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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Other titles
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).Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Legislative history15
Sep 16, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5661)
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2846.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5661-5662)
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 3, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
Oct 3, 2025
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-327.
Sep 17, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
Sep 17, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 10, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Sep 10, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Texts
As passed by the HouseLatestEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 15, 2026As placed on the Senate calendarPlaced on Calendar SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 3, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 10, 2025