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114-hr-1904114th Congress

Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

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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 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. 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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

PA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • WALTER JONES

    NC • R

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • SANDER LEVIN

    MI • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • CHARLES RANGEL

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/21/2015

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 4/23/2015

  • Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2015

  • Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/28/2015

  • Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 2/1/2016

  • Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 2/1/2016

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 5/23/2016

  • JIM MCDERMOTT

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/7/2016

  • Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/7/2016

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/8/2016

  • Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/13/2016

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 6/13/2016

  • MICHAEL HONDA

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/16/2016

  • Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 7/5/2016

  • Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 7/7/2016

  • Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 7/7/2016

  • Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 7/11/2016

  • Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 9/7/2016

  • Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/13/2016

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