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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Introduced: September 7, 2017 See on congress.gov

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Jun 27, 2018

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Jun 27, 2018

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 13, 2018

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sep 7, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 7, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Sep 7, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

This bill directs 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 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.

What's happening now June 27, 2018

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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