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Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

USA119th CongressHR-7120| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
Austin Scott

Austin Scott

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (17)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Social Security Act to create special provisions for Purple Heart recipients who receive disability benefits due to an injury for which they were awarded the Purple Heart. It allows these individuals to continue receiving their monthly disability insurance benefits even if their earnings exceed typical limits that would otherwise lead to benefit termination. However, their benefits will be subject to a specific offset: for every $4 earned above a certain threshold, the benefit will be reduced by $1, ensuring the benefit does not fall below zero. A significant change introduced by this bill is the application of a higher Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) amount for these Purple Heart recipients, mirroring the threshold currently used for blind individuals. This provision enables them to earn more income from employment without jeopardizing their disability status or benefits. The amendments outlined in this Act will become effective for benefits payable for months beginning six months after the date of its enactment.
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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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1841
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1841
    Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

USA119th CongressHR-7120| House 
| Updated: 1/15/2026
This legislation amends the Social Security Act to create special provisions for Purple Heart recipients who receive disability benefits due to an injury for which they were awarded the Purple Heart. It allows these individuals to continue receiving their monthly disability insurance benefits even if their earnings exceed typical limits that would otherwise lead to benefit termination. However, their benefits will be subject to a specific offset: for every $4 earned above a certain threshold, the benefit will be reduced by $1, ensuring the benefit does not fall below zero. A significant change introduced by this bill is the application of a higher Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) amount for these Purple Heart recipients, mirroring the threshold currently used for blind individuals. This provision enables them to earn more income from employment without jeopardizing their disability status or benefits. The amendments outlined in this Act will become effective for benefits payable for months beginning six months after the date of its enactment.
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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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1841
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2026
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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1841
    Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act


  • January 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Austin Scott

Austin Scott

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (17)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

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