119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 15, 2026
H.R. 7120In CommitteeSocial Welfare
Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Austin (R-GA)19 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 15, 2026
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6 Democrats, 13 Republicans (of 19 shown).
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All 19 cosponsors
6 Democrats · 13 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Panetta, JimmyCA-19
Lee, SusieNV-03
Norcross, DonaldNJ-01
Davis, Donald G.NC-01
Bishop, Sanford D.GA-02
Johnson, JulieTX-32
Republicans (13)
Turner, Michael R.OH-10
Mast, Brian J.FL-21
Guest, MichaelMS-03
Bacon, DonNE-02
Steube, W. GregoryFL-17
Mills, CoryFL-07
Hudson, RichardNC-09
Wilson, JoeSC-02
McGuire, John J.VA-05
Kiggans, Jennifer A.VA-02
Gimenez, Carlos A.FL-28
Patronis, JimmyFL-01
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