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US HB7120

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Austin Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends the Social Security Act to allow Purple Heart recipients with service-connected disabilities to continue receiving disability benefits even when earning income above normal thresholds
  • Creates a gradual benefit reduction formula of $1 for every $4 earned above the substantial gainful activity (SGA) limit, rather than complete benefit termination
  • Extends the higher SGA earnings threshold (currently available only to blind individuals) to Purple Heart recipients with qualifying disabilities
  • Applies proportional benefit reductions to dependents receiving benefits based on the Purple Heart recipient's work record
  • Takes effect 6 months after enactment for benefits payable in subsequent months

Legislative Description

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

Social welfare

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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