Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Summary

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 (DOD). 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.

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Timeline

1. 11 March 2013

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1597-1598)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 March 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 May 2013

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 11 March 2013 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] · D · Cosponsor
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