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Equal Leave Benefits for Health Officers

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Equal Leave Benefits for Health Officers

IntroducedApril 10, 2025

Passed Senate11 months ago

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

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

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Why This Matters

This bill gives commissioned officers of the Public Health Service the same leave benefits as Army officers, ensuring equal treatment.

If you are a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service, you will now have access to the same leave benefits as Army officers.

Who this affects

commissioned officers · families

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill allows commissioned officers of the Public Health Service to access the same leave benefits as Army officers.
2It adds specific leave provisions from military law to the rights of Public Health Service officers.
3The bill repeals an older section of the Public Health Service Act that is no longer needed.
4This change aims to provide fair treatment for all uniformed service members regarding leave.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.

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IntroducedApr 10, 2025

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SenateOct 9, 2025

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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

President

The President

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