# 114-hr-1904: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act

114-hr-1904, Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act, is a 114th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA); status Subcommittee Hearings Held. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 114-hr-1904
- Congress: 114
- Title: Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
- Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
- Introduced: 2015-04-21
- Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8] (D-PA)
- Cosponsors: 30
- Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## 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.

## Cosponsors (30)

- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19] (R-NY), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- WALTER JONES (R-NC), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D-OH), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- SANDER LEVIN (D-MI), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- CHARLES RANGEL (D-NY), 2015-04-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2015-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), 2015-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25] (D-CA), 2015-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2016-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2016-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2016-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
- JIM MCDERMOTT (D-WA), 2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), 2016-06-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2016-06-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] (D-CA), 2016-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (R-NY), 2016-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
- MICHAEL HONDA (D-CA), 2016-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), 2016-07-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), 2016-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] (D-GA), 2016-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] (D-TX), 2016-09-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jolly, David W. [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2016-09-13T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [114-hr-1904 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1904)

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- [114-hr-1786: James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-1786)
- [114-hr-5621: To posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Dob…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-5621)
- [114-hr-4592: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-4592)
- [114-hr-3119: Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/114-hr-3119)
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