H.R.7120

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Introduced·1/15/26

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act amends Social Security Act to establish a disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients.

The Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act amends the Social Security Act to establish a disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients. This means that individuals who receive disability benefits due to injuries for which they were awarded the Purple Heart will have their benefits reduced based on their earnings. The changes will take effect six months after the enactment of the Act.

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History

Jan 15

House

Introduced in House

Jan 15

House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.