Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 28 June 2017

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 June 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 28 June 2017 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Richard Durbin · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Murphy · D · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Amy Klobuchar · D · Sponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Tammy Duckworth · D · Sponsor
• Gary Peters · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
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