Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

5/29/2024, 1:53 PM

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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.

The Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8167, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance research efforts aimed at improving the health and well-being of wounded veterans.

The bill proposes to establish a program within the Department of Defense that would focus on conducting research related to the physical and mental health issues faced by wounded warriors. This program would aim to identify new treatments and therapies that could help improve the quality of life for these veterans.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased collaboration between the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, as well as private organizations, in order to maximize research efforts and resources. It also emphasizes the importance of including input from wounded veterans themselves in the research process. Overall, the Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act seeks to prioritize the health and well-being of wounded veterans by investing in research initiatives that could lead to significant advancements in treatment and care.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 8167
Introduced on
2024-04-30
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/30/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, 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.

The Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8167, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance research efforts aimed at improving the health and well-being of wounded veterans.

The bill proposes to establish a program within the Department of Defense that would focus on conducting research related to the physical and mental health issues faced by wounded warriors. This program would aim to identify new treatments and therapies that could help improve the quality of life for these veterans.

Additionally, the bill calls for increased collaboration between the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, as well as private organizations, in order to maximize research efforts and resources. It also emphasizes the importance of including input from wounded veterans themselves in the research process. Overall, the Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act seeks to prioritize the health and well-being of wounded veterans by investing in research initiatives that could lead to significant advancements in treatment and care.
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Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics.

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Member:  James C. Moylan

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Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs, to award grants to advance orthotic and prosthetic care for members of the Armed...

Latest Action4/30/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.