Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
United States116th CongressS-1315Senate
Updated: May 2, 2019
Summary
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act This bill requires 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 also 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
Latest companion bill action
HR-2487: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement ActReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2618)
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