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HOUSEH.R. 2846· 119th Congress

Expand Leave Benefits for Public Health Service Officers

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).

Sponsor
Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
Introduced
Apr 10, 2025
Last Action
Sep 16, 2026

Recorded legislative actions. Future votes are not implied.

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In Committee
Sep 10, 2025
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Passed Committee
Sep 17, 2025
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Passed Committee
Oct 3, 2025
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Passed House
Sep 15, 2026
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Received in Senate
Sep 16, 2026

AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Sep 10, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 18, 2026.

01 — The Text

What.

  • The bill amends title II of the Public Health Service Act to extend leave benefits to U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps officers and their beneficiaries.
  • USPHS officers would receive the same leave benefits currently provided to commissioned officers of the armed forces under title 10, United States Code.
  • The expanded leave specifically includes parental leave, emergency leave, and rest and recuperation leave.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • USPHS officers would achieve parity with armed forces officers regarding these three categories of leave benefits.
  • The bill's effects on specific leave durations, eligibility criteria, or implementation timelines are not detailed in the official summary.
  • Budgetary impact or cost implications are not established in available documentation.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • House passed the bill by voice vote under suspension of rules on September 15, 2026.
  • Senate received the bill and placed it on the Legislative Calendar (Calendar No. 626) on September 16, 2026.
  • The bill was reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on October 3, 2025.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Sep 16, 2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 626.
  • Sep 15, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5661)
  • Sep 15, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5661-5662)
  • Sep 15, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Sep 15, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  • Sep 15, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  • Sep 15, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2846.
  • Sep 15, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules.