FAST VETS Act

House Bill

H.R. 4446

119th Congress

FAST VETS Act

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Introduced:Dec 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maxine Dexter

D - OR

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

The FAST VETS Act would change the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must redevelop an individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran. It would require the Secretary to redevelop the plan if the veteran's employment handicap has changed and a different plan is more likely to help them achieve their long-term goals. Otherwise, the Secretary can disapprove redevelopment if it is not appropriate.

Latest Action

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AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The FAST VETS Act would change the conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must redevelop an individualized vocational rehabilitation plan for a veteran. It would require the Secretary to redevelop the plan if the veteran's employment handicap has changed and a different plan is more likely to help them achieve their long-term goals. Otherwise, the Secretary can disapprove redevelopment if it is not appropriate.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires the VA Secretary to redevelop a veteran's vocational rehabilitation plan if their employment handicap has changed and a different plan is more likely to help them achieve their goals
Allows the VA Secretary to disapprove redevelopment of the plan if it is not appropriate
Aims to help veterans find more suitable employment opportunities and achieve their long-term vocational goals

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would impact veterans enrolled in the VA's vocational rehabilitation program. It could help them access more relevant training and find jobs that better match their current abilities and needs. However, it also gives the VA Secretary more discretion in approving plan changes, which could affect some veterans' access to the services they require.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Subjects

Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4446, 119th Congress (2025). "FAST VETS Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-4446