⬥H.R.4446; Veterans Using the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program Can Have Their Vocational Rehabilitation Plan Redeveloped if the Goals of That Plan Are No Longer Feasible.

Christopher Smith 22 January 2026

Bill H.R. 4446 - FAST VETS Act was signed into law on 20 January 2026. Summary of the bill from congress.gov;

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.

CONGRESS.GOV, H.R.4446 - FAST VETS Act. https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4446