Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 22, 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 23, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2019
- May 23, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - May 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 22, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 22, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House