Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
Latest action · Mar 11, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1596-1597)
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 11, 2013
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to award grants to carry out research for the advancement of orthotic and prosthetic clinical care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious physical injury as a result of combat or military experience. Includes under such research the prevention of amputations, orthotic and prosthetic intervention, and orthotics and prosthetic materials and technology research.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Mar 11, 2013 to Jun 7, 2013, with 2 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Original | Mar 11, 2013 |
| D-IA | Tom Harkin | Original | Mar 11, 2013 |
| R-GA | Saxby Chambliss | Jun 7, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 11, 2013Introduced in Senate
- Mar 11, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1596-1597)
- Mar 11, 2013Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1596)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 4852 | Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act | Identical bill | Jul 1, 2014 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 11, 2013Introduced in Senate
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