H.R. 2655 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
H.R. 2655 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 9, 2019, sponsored by Austin Scott with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 9, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Austin Scott (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 46 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 9, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 9, 2019)
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- S. 4091: Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act
- S. 578: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 141: Social Security Fairness Act of 2019
- H.R. 208: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- H.R. 860: Social Security 2100 Act
- H.R. 1407: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 1695: Community Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2019
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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