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To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3696| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2018
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (17)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department 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. The VA shall give grant priority to institutions that have entered into a partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense. An "eligible institution" is an educational institution that is either accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or that demonstrates an ability to meet such accreditation requirements if it receives a grant. The bill requires the VA 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 research.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1467
Introduced in Senate
Sep 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 13, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  • June 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1467
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 7, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 13, 2018
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1467: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
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To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-3696| House 
| Updated: 6/27/2018
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department 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. The VA shall give grant priority to institutions that have entered into a partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense. An "eligible institution" is an educational institution that is either accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or that demonstrates an ability to meet such accreditation requirements if it receives a grant. The bill requires the VA 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 research.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1467
Introduced in Senate
Sep 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 13, 2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 27, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
  • June 28, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1467
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 7, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 13, 2018
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 27, 2018
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (17)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1467: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Allied health servicesCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEducational facilities and institutionsEducation programs fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHigher educationMedical educationMedical researchMilitary medicineResearch administration and fundingTeaching, teachers, curriculaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care