What is the current status of HR 2846?

HR 2846 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 2846?

HR 2846 was sponsored by Chrissy Houlahan (D), Rep.

Grants Leave Benefits to Public Health Officers

IntroducedApril 10, 2025

Passed House4 days ago

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Waiting for a Senate floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

HealthEmployee leaveGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementHealth personnelNational and community service

Why This Matters

This bill grants commissioned officers of the Public Health Service access to specific leave benefits that Army officers currently receive.

If you are a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service, you gain access to additional leave benefits similar to those of Army officers.

Who this affects

Public Health Service officers · Military families

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows commissioned officers of the Public Health Service to access certain leave benefits similar to those available to Army officers.
2The bill repeals an existing section of the Public Health Service Act that does not provide these leave benefits.

Read the detailed 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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Grants Leave Benefits to Public Health Officers

IntroducedApril 10, 2025