Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act
The Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act creates federal grants to expand training programs for orthotics and prosthetics specialists. It provides $1-1.5 million per grant to eligible colleges to establish or grow master's programs, with priority given to institutions partnering with VA or military medical facilities. Covered veterans (those with limb loss or mobility impairments) receive admission and financial aid preference in these programs. A separate $5 million grant funds a Center of Excellence to research and improve orthotics/prosthetics education for veterans, service members, and civilians. The bill authorizes $15 million for program grants and $5 million for the Center in fiscal year 2025.
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 30, 2024
Last action Apr 30, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Apr 30, 2024
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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