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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Introduced: April 21, 2015 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 17, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 1, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 21, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Apr 21, 2015
Introduced in House
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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. 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 November 17, 2015

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 14
All 14 Democratic 11 Republican 2
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jun 13, 2016
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Jun 8, 2016
 D
Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · May 23, 2016
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Feb 1, 2016
Walker, Mark
· Feb 1, 2016
 D
Ruiz, Raul
California · Jul 28, 2015
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Jul 21, 2015
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2015
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 21, 2015
 R
Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Apr 21, 2015
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Apr 21, 2015
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Apr 21, 2015
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 21, 2015
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Apr 21, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1904: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1904/
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"H.R. 1904: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1904/.
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H.R. 1904, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1904/.
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