H.R. 4446 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act
H.R. 4446 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success Act, became law — introduced on Jul 16, 2025, sponsored by Maxine Dexter with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 16, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 119-72
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
FAST VETS Act
Sponsor
Maxine Dexter (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 16, 2025
- Passed the HouseSep 15, 2025
- Passed the SenateDec 18, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentJan 12, 2026
- Became lawJan 20, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-72. (Jan 20, 2026)
More bills from Maxine Dexter in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 4976: Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act
- H.R. 5941: Restoring Access for Detainees Act
- H.R. 9140: MEDIC Careers Act of 2026
- H.R. 9270: Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
- H.R. 9510: VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026
- H.R. 10255: Penalties for Polluters Act
- H.R. 10256: Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act
- H.R. 10492: Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 160: Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R. 1815: VA Home Loan Program Reform Act
- S. 201: ACES Act
- S. 423: Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act of 2025
- H.R. 2170: To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Toms River, New…
- S. 2392: Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
- H.R. 695: Medal of Honor Act
- H.R. 970: Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025
- H.R. 983: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1912: Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act of 2025
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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