HR 4870
United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the United States Public Health Service Modernization Act of 2019, updates the Public Health Service Act to clarify the role and status of the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, specifically the Ready Reserve Corps. It expands the Corps’ ability to respond to public health and national emergencies, aligns its structure with the Armed Forces, and ensures that officers and beneficiaries receive benefits comparable to those afforded to military personnel. The bill also streamlines references to the Corps within federal statutes.
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Primary sponsor
Michael C. Burgess
Cosponsors
Anna G. Eshoo
Denny Heck
Greg Walden
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