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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.

USA115th CongressS-1467| Senate 
| Updated: 6/28/2017
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

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
Introduced in Senate
Jun 28, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)
Jun 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3696
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 28, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 28, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)


  • June 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3696
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3696: 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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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.

USA115th CongressS-1467| Senate 
| Updated: 6/28/2017
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
Introduced in Senate
Jun 28, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)
Jun 27, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3696
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • June 28, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 28, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)


  • June 27, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3696
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (10)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bill Nelson (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3696: 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