2 versions

CosmeticWhat changed in ENGROSSED IN SENATEcompared with CONSIDERED AND PASSED SENATE (Aug 2, 2025)

Technical corrections only. The two versions of the bill are substantively identical, with changes limited to legislative formatting and procedural text indicating the bill's status as 'Engrossed in Senate' compared to 'Considered and Passed Senate'. No substantive policy changes were made.

S. 2682119th CongressIntroduced Aug 2, 2025

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

Passed SenateArmed Forces and National SecurityNarrow

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Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Last action: Aug 8, 2025

Bottom line

This bill renames the VA medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, to honor Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and dedicated veterans' 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 extensive findings detailing Captain Bucha's distinguished military service, including his Medal of Honor, and his advocacy for veterans, particularly regarding mental health and his personal experience receiving care at the West Haven VA.

Section 3(a)

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

prominently featuredstraightforward

This provision formally renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in West Haven, Connecticut, to the "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center" or "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center." This designation also applies to any future successor location for this medical center, ensuring the name persists regardless of potential relocation.

FOUND

This provision ensures that all existing and future official documents, laws, regulations, maps, and other records referring to the West Haven VA medical center will automatically be understood to refer to the newly designated "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center."

Section 3(b)

Why it matters:It's standard legislative practice to ensure legal and administrative consistency following a name change, not an attempt to hide a controversial policy.

Case for: Supporters would argue this provision is essential for administrative clarity and to prevent confusion or legal ambiguity regarding the identity of the medical center in official contexts. It ensures the name change is fully implemented across all government records.

Case against: Critics would likely not have a specific case against this standard administrative clause, as it merely facilitates the primary purpose of the bill.

Estimated impact: Ensures comprehensive and consistent application of the new name across all relevant government records and documents, preventing administrative discrepancies.

About this analysis. AI-Generated from the official bill text and available committee reports. Gaps in available data are noted explicitly. Verify important details with the official Congress.gov record.