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H.R. 4647·119th Congress·Introduced Jul 23, 2025

Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025

Passed HouseArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow
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Sponsor
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Committees
Veterans' Affairs Committee (primary)
Last action
Jul 16, 2026

Bottom line

This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, to honor Captain Paul W. "Bud" Bucha, a decorated veteran and advocate.

What it actually does

This bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center". It includes findings about Captain Paul W. Bucha's military service, Medal of Honor recognition, and advocacy for veterans, particularly his personal experience with post-traumatic stress and the care he received at the West Haven VA medical center.

Section 3(a)

Designation of Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center

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This section mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in West Haven, Connecticut, and any future successor location for that medical center, will officially be known as the "Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center" or the "Captain Paul W. `Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center". This change takes effect from the date the Act is enacted.

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