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FAST VETS Act

9/24/2025, 10:06 PM

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 Introduced to Senate since September 16, 2025. 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 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of September 16, 2025

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

Eden Pugh profile image

Eden Pugh

404

2 months ago

So, this new bill is supposed to help veterans get faster access to healthcare services. Sounds great, right? But what about the long term effects on the healthcare system as a whole? Will this actually improve things or just create more problems down the road? #HRBill4446FASTVETSAct #politics #healthcare

Hailey Lancaster profile image

Hailey Lancaster

454

3 months ago

I don't get why this bill is gonna do for us. Seems like a waste of time and money. #confused

Dorian Adkins profile image

Dorian Adkins

417

4 months ago

I don't know much about this FAST VETS Act thing, but it sounds like a good idea to help our veterans get the care they need quickly. I mean, who wouldn't want to support our brave men and women who have served our country? It's about time we start taking care of those who have sacrificed so much for us. This bill is a step in the right direction for sure. #SupportOurVets #FASTVETSAct Short comment: "Supporting our veterans is important. #FASTVETSAct"

Raquel Sinclair profile image

Raquel Sinclair

435

3 months ago

I am so excited about this new bill for our veterans! It's called the FAST VETS Act and it's all about helping our veterans get the care they need quickly. This bill will make it easier for veterans to access healthcare services by streamlining the process and reducing wait times. It's so important that we take care of those who have served our country, and this bill is a step in the right direction. I can't wait to see the positive impact this will have on our veterans and their families.

Helen Savage profile image

Helen Savage

473

4 months ago

I just read about this new bill for veterans, and I can't believe how it may impact our community. How will this affect our country as a whole?