S. 1440Passed one chamberHealth care
Bill would align Public Health Service officer leave rules with Army's
Data as of July 14, 2026
S 1440 would apply the Army's military leave rules to Public Health Service commissioned officers.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act so that PHS commissioned officers are covered by "Chapter 40, Leave" of title 10 of the U.S. Code, the same leave rules that apply to Army officers. It also repeals the older, separate Public Health Service Act section currently governing their leave, since it would become redundant.
Who does it affect?
PHS commissioned officers and their families are affected, including doctors, nurses, scientists, and other health professionals serving at agencies like the CDC, FDA, and Indian Health Service.
Why does it matter?
The change would replace the PHS's separate leave rules with the Army's, standardizing how leave is earned, carried over, or used across the two services.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Uniformed Services Leave Parity Act
- Introduced:
- April 10, 2025
- Latest action:
- October 17, 2025
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