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Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressHR-2907| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)

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
May 2, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1316
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • May 2, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1316
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • S 116-1316: Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
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Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressHR-2907| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2019
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
May 2, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-1316
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
  • May 2, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-1316
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


  • May 23, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (3)
Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)

Military Personnel Subcommittee, Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-1316: Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
  • 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