US Congress House Bill 5432 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-2)
Status: Introduced on September 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-09-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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 (DOD). 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.

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA]	Rep. William Enyart [D-IL]	Rep. Christopher Gibson [R-NY]	Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC]	Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH]	Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL]
Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH]	Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]	Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA]
Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]	Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI]	Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2014-09-15	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2014-09-10	House	Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

SB522 (Same As) 2013-05-09 - Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 113-203.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5432/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr5432/BILLS-113hr5432ih.pdf