Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 2, 2019)
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.
What just happenedMay 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2618-2619)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 2, 2019
- May 2, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2618-2619)
Armed Services Committee - May 2, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate