Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 2, 2019)
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 just happenedMay 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2019
- May 15, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 2, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 2, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House