Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1467
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 28, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jun 28, 2017
Latest Action
Jun 28, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
1467
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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Illinois
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Connecticut
Democrat
Delaware
Democrat
Michigan
Democrat
Minnesota
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Minnesota
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Pennsylvania
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate 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)
Actions (2)
06/28/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3832-3833)
06/28/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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