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S. 521

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to award grants to carry out research for the advancement of orthotic and prosthetic clinical care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and civilians who have undergone amputation, traumatic brain injury, and other serious physical injury as a result of combat or military experience. Includes under such research the prevention of amputations, orthotic and prosthetic intervention, and orthotics and prosthetic materials and technology research.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1596-1597)

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in SenateMar 11, 2013
  1. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1596-1597)

  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1596)

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act — Informed