H.R. 3443 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
H.R. 3443 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 20, 2021, sponsored by Austin Scott with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 20, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- 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: 11 Democrats, 34 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 20, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 20, 2021)
Other Social Welfare bills in the 117th Congress
- S. 579: A bill to make a technical correction to the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.
- H.R. 5085: Emergency Repatriation Assistance for Returning Americans Act
- H.R. 82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2021
- H.R. 157: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- H.R. 5129: Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021
- H.R. 5723: Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
Committees
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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