US SB1467 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-0)
Status: Introduced on June 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act This bill directs 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 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.

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Title

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-06-28SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)

Same As/Similar To

HB3696 (Same As) 2018-06-27 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

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