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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jan 15, 2026
BillsSocial WelfareH.R. 7120Congress.gov ↗
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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Introduced
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House committee
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Senate
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (19)

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6 Democrats, 13 Republicans (of 19 shown).

Activity timeline

Jan 15
Jan 15
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 15
Jan 15
Introduced in House
Jan 15
Jan 15
Introduced in House
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All 3 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jan 15
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jan 15
Introduced in House
Jan 15
Introduced in House

All 19 cosponsors

6 Democrats · 13 Republicans
Democrats (6)
Republicans (13)

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