H.R. 2846 — 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).

H.R. 2846 — 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). | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislation is to enhance the rights and privileges of commissioned officers in the Public Health Service (PHS) by allowing them access to specific leave benefits that are currently available to commissioned officers in the Army. This change aims to ensure that PHS officers and their beneficiaries receive similar treatment regarding leave entitlements. Key provisions of the legislation include an amendment to the Public Health Service Act, which will now incorporate certain leave provisions from the United States Code that are applicable to Army officers.