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H.R. 4446 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
4 members · Left 2 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Dexter, Maxine (D-OR) (Introduced 07/16/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 4 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/20/2026 Became Public Law No: 119-72. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Public Law: Public Law 119-72
Public Law (01/20/2026)
Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act
This act 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 act 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.
119 HR 4446 EH: Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 4446
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act.
2.Conditions under which Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation planSection 3107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in subsection (b)— (1)by striking The Secretary shall review and inserting (1) The Secretary shall review; (2)by striking the second sentence; and (3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2)On the basis of such review, the Secretary shall— (A)redevelop such plan with such veteran if the Secretary determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for such veteran is— (i)no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran; and (ii)likelier under a different plan formulated under subsection (a); or (B)disapprove redevelopment of such plan if the Secretary determines such redevelopment is not appropriate.. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
HR 4446 ENR: Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States of AmericaAt the First SessionBegun and held at the City of Washington on Friday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-five H. R. 4446 AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act.
2.Conditions under which Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation planSection 3107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in subsection (b)— (1)by striking The Secretary shall review and inserting (1) The Secretary shall review; (2)by striking the second sentence; and (3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2)On the basis of such review, the Secretary shall— (A)redevelop such plan with such veteran if the Secretary determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for such veteran is— (i)no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran; and (ii)likelier under a different plan formulated under subsection (a); or (B)disapprove redevelopment of such plan if the Secretary determines such redevelopment is not appropriate.. Speaker of the House of Representatives.Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.
119 HR 4446 IH: Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4446IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 16, 2025Ms. Dexter (for herself, Mr. Messmer, Mr. McGarvey, and Mr. Van Orden) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act.
2.Conditions under which Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation planSection 3107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in subsection (b)— (1)by striking The Secretary shall review and inserting (1) The Secretary shall review; (2)by striking the second sentence; and (3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2)On the basis of such review, the Secretary shall— (A)redevelop such plan with such veteran if the Secretary determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for such veteran is— (i)no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran; and (ii)likelier under a different plan formulated under subsection (a); or (B)disapprove redevelopment of such plan if the Secretary determines such redevelopment is not appropriate..
119 HR 4446 : Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4446IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 16, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act.2.Conditions under which Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation planSection 3107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in subsection (b)—(1)by striking The Secretary shall review and inserting (1) The Secretary shall review;(2)by striking the second sentence; and(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)On the basis of such review, the Secretary shall—(A)redevelop such plan with such veteran if the Secretary determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for such veteran is—(i)no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran; and(ii)likelier under a different plan formulated under subsection (a); or(B)disapprove redevelopment of such plan if the Secretary determines such redevelopment is not appropriate..Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 4446 RH: Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 222119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 4446[Report No. 119–266]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJuly 16, 2025Ms. Dexter (for herself, Mr. Messmer, Mr. McGarvey, and Mr. Van Orden) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsSeptember 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act or the FAST VETS Act.2.Conditions under which Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation planSection 3107 of title 38, United States Code, is amended in subsection (b)—(1)by striking The Secretary shall review and inserting (1) The Secretary shall review;(2)by striking the second sentence; and(3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(2)On the basis of such review, the Secretary shall—(A)redevelop such plan with such veteran if the Secretary determines the achievement of the long-range rehabilitation goals for such veteran is—(i)no longer feasible due to changes in the employment handicap of the veteran; and(ii)likelier under a different plan formulated under subsection (a); or(B)disapprove redevelopment of such plan if the Secretary determines such redevelopment is not appropriate..September 10, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/16/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 07/16/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. |
| 09/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-266. |
| 09/10/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-266. |
| 09/10/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4298) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4446. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 12/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/18/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895) |
| 12/19/2025 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 01/12/2026 | Library of Congress | Presented to President. |
| 01/12/2026 | House floor actions | Presented to President. |
| 01/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 01/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Signed by President. |
| 01/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-72. |
| 01/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Became Public Law No: 119-72. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | FAST VETS Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text | Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act |
| Short Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text | FAST VETS Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | FAST VETS Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | FAST VETS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | FAST VETS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | FAST VETS Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 12/19/2025 Discharged From |
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/10/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/16/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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