Exempt Purple Heart recipients from federal income taxes on their earned wages.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act?
The Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act is currently tracked as H.R. 7120, which was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on January 14, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action rather than voting against them. No progress has been recorded on this bill since January 14, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act (H.R. 7120 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1841 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1841 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Austin Scott (R-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.