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H.R. 8686

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

This bill requires 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.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8](D-PA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act — Informed