Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3696
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 7, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 7, 2017
Latest Action
Jun 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3696
Congress
115
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.
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California
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District of Columbia
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Massachusetts
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New York
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
September 7, 2017
Actions (6)
06/27/2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
06/27/2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
06/13/2018
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
09/07/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
09/07/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
09/07/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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