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).

# HR 2846 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would give commissioned officers in the Public Health Service the same leave benefits that Army officers currently receive. Specifically, it would amend federal law to extend certain types of leave—as defined in military law—to PHS officers and their families. This would align the benefits packages between these two groups of federal officers. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects commissioned officers working in the Public Health Service (doctors, nurses, and other health professionals employed by the federal government) and their families.

It could also have indirect effects on federal budgets and healthcare operations, since expanding benefits may have cost implications. **Current Status** HR 2846 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).