What does Preamble of Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act do?

This bill amends title II of the Public Health Service Act. It aims to include certain leave provisions, as provided under title 10, United States Code, for commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and their beneficiaries. These leave provisions currently apply to commissioned officers of the Army and their beneficiaries.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act.

What does APPLICATION OF LEAVE PROVISIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES of Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act do?

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to extend certain leave provisions available to commissioned officers of the Army to commissioned officers of the Public Health Service. Specifically, Section 221(a) of the Public Health Service Act is amended to include 'Chapter 40, Leave' as an additional right or privilege. Section 219 of the Public Health Service Act is repealed as a conforming measure.

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Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act

Last updated: 10/17/2025 · Introduced: 4/10/2025

Author: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill extends leave provisions currently available to Army commissioned officers to commissioned officers of the Public Health Service.
It adds 'Chapter 40, Leave' as a right or privilege under the Public Health Service Act.
A related section of the Public Health Service Act (Section 219) is repealed to ensure consistency.

119th Congresspassed senateHR. 2846(In Committee)Official page

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