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H.R. 4647119th Congress
Official title: Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
Introduced:
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The bill renames the West Haven, Connecticut VA medical center after Medal of Honor recipient Paul W. "Bud" Bucha.
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This bill officially renames the VA medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the "Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center." The new name would apply to all government documents, maps, regulations, and official records referring to the facility.
Veterans who use the West Haven VA facility, VA employees, and Connecticut residents connected to the center would see the name reflected in signage and paperwork.
The change affects only how the medical center is formally identified; it does not alter services, funding, staffing, or care provided to veterans.
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Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.