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FAST VETS Act

2/4/2026, 4:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4446

H.R. 4446, introduced in the 119th Congress on July 16, 2025, aims to amend title 38, United States Code, regarding the redevelopment of individualized vocational rehabilitation plans for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill seeks to modify the existing conditions under which the Secretary must update these plans and includes other related purposes not specified in the provided context.

Congressional Summary of HR 4446

Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act

This bill establishes conditions under which a veteran's individualized vocational rehabilitation plan (under the Veteran Readiness and Employment program) must be redeveloped. The program provides job training and employment-related services to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) must formulate and annually review an individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for veterans who have a serious employment handicap and have a reasonably feasible vocational goal.

The bill provides that such plan must be redeveloped with the veteran if the VA determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for the veteran are no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran and are more likely under a different plan.

Current Status of Bill HR 4446

Bill HR 4446 is currently in the status of Signed by President since January 20, 2026. Bill HR 4446 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2025.  Bill HR 4446's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 119-72. as of January 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4446

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4446

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4446

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran, and for other purposes.
To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop the individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Goldie Cole

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6 months ago

OMG this bill helps vets get healthcare faster! It's gonna make a big difference! 🇺🇸

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