US Congress Senate Bill 1021 (Prior Session Legislation)

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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]

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.

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]

Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]

Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-04-21	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2302-2303)

HB1904 (Related) 2015-11-17 - Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1021/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/s1021/BILLS-114s1021is.pdf