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115-hr-4587115th Congress

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

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

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Summary

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act This bill directs the Department of Defense to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious injuries resulting from combat or military experience. The grants must fund research on: (1) outcomes for such patients, (2) materials used in orthotics and prosthetics, and (3) improving existing orthotic and prosthetic technology and the development of new technology.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]

PA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 1/30/2018

  • Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • WALTER JONES

    NC • R

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

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

    DC • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

  • Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 12/12/2017

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