What does Preamble of PHS ACCESS Act do?

This bill aims to establish procedures for detailing Public Health Service officers. The detailing of these officers is intended to advance care in underserved communities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PHS ACCESS Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Public Health Services for Advancing Care and Creating Efficient Support Systems in Underserved Communities Act.

What does DETAIL OF PERSONNEL. of PHS ACCESS Act do?

This section amends Section 214 of the Public Health Service Act to allow the Secretary to detail Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officers to Urban Indian organizations. The Secretary may detail officers to cooperate in or conduct work related to the functions of the Department of Health and Human Services. Section 207(d) of the Public Health Service Act is amended to allow the Secretary, at their discretion, to grant constructive credit for length of service. The Secretary must develop objective and transparent criteria for determining constructive credit, giving preference to appointees who serve in specific areas or with certain organizations. The criteria will consider factors like service in rural/remote areas, specialist areas with workforce shortages, areas with access to care challenges, and service with Indian tribes or Urban Indian organizations. The Secretary is required to periodically review and update the criteria to reflect current workforce needs.

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PHS ACCESS Act

Last updated: 4/28/2026 · Introduced: 4/28/2026

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to detail Public Health Service officers to Urban Indian organizations to support healthcare delivery.
It enables the Secretary to grant credit for service length, prioritizing officers working in underserved areas like rural communities or with Indian tribes.
The bill requires the Secretary to establish and regularly update objective criteria for determining constructive service credit based on workforce needs.

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