FAST VETS Act
USA119th CongressHR-4446| House
| Updated: 1/20/2026
Maxine Dexter
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (3)
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to modify the specific conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation plans for veterans. The primary goal is to ensure that veterans' rehabilitation plans remain relevant and effective as their circumstances evolve. The bill mandates that the Secretary redevelop a veteran's plan if the existing long-range rehabilitation goals are no longer feasible due to changes in the veteran's employment handicap, and if a different plan is more likely to achieve those goals. This ensures that veterans receive appropriate support tailored to their current needs. However, the Secretary also retains the authority to disapprove redevelopment if it is determined not to be appropriate for the veteran's situation.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-266.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4298-4299: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4298)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4446.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-72.
Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
FAST VETS Act
USA119th CongressHR-4446| House
| Updated: 1/20/2026
This legislation amends title 38, United States Code, to modify the specific conditions under which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is required to redevelop individualized vocational rehabilitation plans for veterans. The primary goal is to ensure that veterans' rehabilitation plans remain relevant and effective as their circumstances evolve. The bill mandates that the Secretary redevelop a veteran's plan if the existing long-range rehabilitation goals are no longer feasible due to changes in the veteran's employment handicap, and if a different plan is more likely to achieve those goals. This ensures that veterans receive appropriate support tailored to their current needs. However, the Secretary also retains the authority to disapprove redevelopment if it is determined not to be appropriate for the veteran's situation.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-266.
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4298-4299: 1)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4298)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4446.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298: 1)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4298)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8895)
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-72.
Maxine Dexter
Democratic Representative
Oregon
Cosponsors (3)
Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee
Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation