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S. 1316

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A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · May 2, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2618-2619)
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
May 2, 2019
Cosponsors (1)
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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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