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To require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics.

USA115th CongressHR-4587| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2018
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (10)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)

Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on: (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.
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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 10, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • January 10, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1466: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
AgingConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth technology, devices, suppliesMaterialsMedical researchMilitary medicineNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care

To require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics.

USA115th CongressHR-4587| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2018
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on: (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.
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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Jan 10, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • January 10, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (10)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Walter B. Jones (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)

Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 115-1466: A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingConflicts and warsCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisHealth technology, devices, suppliesMaterialsMedical researchMilitary medicineNeurological disordersResearch administration and fundingVeterans' medical care