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S-2682Senate2025-08-02Armed Forces and National Security

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

YourVoice.Now Summary

Names the West Haven, Connecticut VA medical center after Medal of Honor recipient Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha.

The details

The Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut would be named after Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam War. Bucha received the nation's highest military award for his leadership during a 1968 battle and later became a well-known advocate for veterans' mental health. He received care at the West Haven center in his final years. The bill changes the facility's official name; all government records would refer to the new designation.

Congressional Summary

Captain Paul W. “Bud” Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025This bill designates the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in West Haven, Connecticut, as the Captain Paul W. “Bud” Bucha Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center or the Captain Paul W. “Bud” Bucha VA Medical Center.

Legislative Subjects

Congressional tributesGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognition

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Introduced in Senate
Action Date
2025-08-02
Date Added
2026-07-22
Source
Congress.gov →

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