House Bill 2907
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2907
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 22, 2019
05/23/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
05/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
05/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:41 AM