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Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

USA117th CongressHR-8686| House 
| Updated: 8/9/2022
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill requires 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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2907
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
Aug 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Aug 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2907
    Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act


  • August 9, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • August 9, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

USA117th CongressHR-8686| House 
| Updated: 8/9/2022
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill requires 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

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2907
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
Aug 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Aug 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2907
    Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act


  • August 9, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • August 9, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Matt Cartwright

Matt Cartwright

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (9)
Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted