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Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Introduced: May 2, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 2, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 2, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 15, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 5 Republican 5