Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
Latest action · Apr 21, 2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2302-2303)
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.
- IntroducedApr 21, 2015
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to eligible institutions to: (1) establish a master's degree program in orthotics and prosthetics, or (2) expand upon an existing master's degree program in such area. Requires a grant priority for institutions in partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense. Provides grant amounts of at least $1 million and up to $1.5 million. Defines as eligible institutions those either accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or demonstrating an ability to meet such accreditation requirements if receiving a grant.
Requires the Secretary to award a grant to an institution with orthotic and prosthetic research and education experience to: (1) establish the Center of Excellence in Orthotic and Prosthetic Education; and (2) improve orthotic and prosthetic outcomes for veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and civilians by conducting orthotic and prosthetic-based research.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 21, 2015 to Jul 14, 2015, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CT | Christopher Murphy | Original | Apr 21, 2015 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Jul 14, 2015 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 21, 2015Introduced in Senate
- Apr 21, 2015Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2302-2303)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1904 | Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act | Related bill | Nov 17, 2015 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
- Allied health services
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and paralysis
- Education programs funding
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medical education
- Medical research
- Military medicine
- Research administration and funding
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Veterans' medical care
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 21, 2015Introduced in Senate
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