House Bill 2655
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2655
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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. Specifically, when making such determinations with respect to Purple Heart recipients who are entitled to SSDI benefits based on combat-related injuries, the Social Security Administration must use the limit that applies to individuals who are blind rather than the lower limit that applies to other SSDI recipients.
In addition, the bill phases out SSDI benefits for these Purple Heart recipients, with benefits reduced by $1 for every $4 of earnings in excess of the limit.
May 9, 2019
05/09/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/09/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:19:29 PM