Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2015)
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. 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.
What just happenedNov 17, 2015
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2015
- Nov 17, 2015Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Health Subcommittee - May 1, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 21, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Apr 21, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House