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H.R. 4587 (115th)

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

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Introduced

7 December 2017

Last action

10 January 2018 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Matt Cartwright, Raul Ruiz, WALTER JONES, Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Alan Lowenthal, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Ted Yoho, James McGovern

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

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Summary

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill directs 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

  1. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 December 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 January 2018

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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