US SB1021 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on April 21 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2302-2303)
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 21 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-21 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2302-2303)
Pending: Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act Directs the Secretary 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. 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. 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.
Title
Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
Sponsors
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-04-21 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2302-2303) |
Same As/Similar To
HB1904 (Related) 2015-11-17 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subjects
Allied health services
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Education programs funding
Medical education
Medical research
Military medicine
Research administration and funding
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' medical care
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Education programs funding
Medical education
Medical research
Military medicine
Research administration and funding
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1021/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s1021/BILLS-114s1021is.pdf |