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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Introduced: March 11, 2013 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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May 9, 2013
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
Mar 11, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1597-1598)
Mar 11, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants to eligible institutions to: (1) establish a master's or doctoral degree program in orthotics and prosthetics, or (2) expand upon an existing master's degree program in such area. Requires a grant priority for institutions in partnership with a medical center administered by the VA or a facility administered by the Department of Defense (DOD). Provides grant amounts of at least $1 million and up to $1.5 million. Defines as eligible institutions those either accredited by the National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education or demonstrating an ability to meet such accreditation requirements if receiving a grant.

Requires the Secretary 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-based research.

What's happening now May 9, 2013

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.

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