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Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act

2/13/2026, 9:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7120

The Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act, designated as H.R. 7120 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 15, 2026, aims to provide certain benefits or support related to employment for Purple Heart recipients. The bill focuses on enabling Purple Heart recipients to more easily transition to civilian employment by potentially offering specific directives such as job training programs, preferences in hiring processes, or other measures to assist in their occupational pursuits. Additional details about the bill's provisions and specific actions proposed can be found in the official PDF version accessible via the provided link.

Current Status of Bill HR 7120

Bill HR 7120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2026. Bill HR 7120 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2026.  Bill HR 7120's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of January 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7120

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
46
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
33
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7120

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7120

Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish a disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Asher Robinson

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19 days ago

What's up with this bill?