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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressS-1315| Senate 
| Updated: 5/2/2019
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (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 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
May 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2618)
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2487
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2618)


  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2487
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2487: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
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

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

USA116th CongressS-1315| Senate 
| Updated: 5/2/2019
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
May 2, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2618)
May 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2487
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • May 2, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 2, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2618)


  • May 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2487
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2487: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
  • 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