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HR8711FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

HR 8711: Expanding Military Leave Rights for Public Health Service Officers

Original title: HR 8711: Bill to Extend Military Leave to Public Health Service Officers

June 12, 2024

Public Health ServiceMilitary LeaveFederal EmployeesVeterans Affairs

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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The Frame

What this does

This change ensures that Public Health Service officers and their families have access to the same leave protections as military personnel, potentially impacting the work-life balance and benefits of thousands of .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Public Health Service commissioned officers

These officers will gain access to the same leave rights and privileges as Army officers.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States, and its officers often work alongside military personnel in federal health roles. context

Summary

This bill grants of the U.S. Public Health Service the same military leave rights and privileges currently provided to Army officers. It aligns Public Health Service leave policies with those of the Armed Forces by incorporating Chapter 40 of Title 10, U.S. Code.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change ensures that Public Health Service officers and their families have access to the same leave protections as military personnel, potentially impacting the work-life balance and benefits of thousands of .

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this bill affect?
It affects of the U.S. Public Health Service and their beneficiaries.
What specific leave rights are being added?
The bill adds '' from Title 10 of the U.S. Code, which governs leave for members of the Armed Forces.

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Connected Entities

organizationPublic Health Service“The agency receiving the benefit”Map →
otherTitle 10, United States Code“The source of the leave provisions”Map →
personHoulahan“Representative Houlahan introduced the bill”Map →
bill_numberChapter 40“Leave chapter being added”Map →
bill_numberPublic Health Service Act“The act being amended”Map →
personBacon“Representative Bacon co-sponsored the bill”Map →
organizationArmy“Reference to Army officers”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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