West Haven VA hospital would be renamed for Medal of Honor recipient Bucha
Passed one chamberH.R. 4647Latest action
Sponsor: Rosa L. DeLauro · Representative · CT
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Official title: Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
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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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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 23, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 16, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. 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.