HR-4870 : Still Just a Bill


United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019

This bill allows for the deployment of the Ready Reserve Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (Commissioned Corps) to serve in public health emergencies. Certain provisions related to compensation and leave without authority that apply to the Armed Forces shall also apply to officers of the Commissioned Corps or their beneficiaries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-10-29CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-10-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-10-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Health personnel
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of Health and Human Services

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