S. 522
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
Sponsor
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Bill Details
- Update Date
- Mar 3, 2022
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Bill Type
- S
- Bill Number
- 522
- Congress
- 113
- Introduced Date
- Mar 11, 2013
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Is Law
- No
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.
Source: Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1597-1598)
Source: Senate
Introduced in Senate
Source: Library of Congress
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.
Veterans' Affairs Committee
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2013