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Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

USA118th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Austin Scott

Austin Scott

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (32)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act This bill increases the monthly income limit that is used to determine whether certain Purple Heart recipients are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Specifically, when making such determinations with respect to Purple Heart recipients who are entitled to SSDI benefits based on combat-related injuries, the Social Security Administration must use the limit that applies to individuals who are blind rather than the lower limit that applies to other SSDI recipients. In addition, the bill phases out SSDI benefits for these Purple Heart recipients, with benefits reduced by $1 for every $4 of earnings in excess of the limit.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2655
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3443
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2655
    Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3443
    Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act


  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

USA118th CongressHR-1841| House 
| Updated: 3/28/2023
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act This bill increases the monthly income limit that is used to determine whether certain Purple Heart recipients are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Specifically, when making such determinations with respect to Purple Heart recipients who are entitled to SSDI benefits based on combat-related injuries, the Social Security Administration must use the limit that applies to individuals who are blind rather than the lower limit that applies to other SSDI recipients. In addition, the bill phases out SSDI benefits for these Purple Heart recipients, with benefits reduced by $1 for every $4 of earnings in excess of the limit.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2655
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3443
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Mar 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2655
    Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3443
    Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act


  • March 28, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 28, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Austin Scott

Austin Scott

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (32)
Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Trent Kelly (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Pat Fallon (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Andy Kim (Democratic)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Patrick T. McHenry (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted