Bill · H.R. 4647· House(119-HR-4647)
Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/16/2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.
- Sponsored by
- Rosa DeLauro
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Awaiting Senate
- On Senate calendar
What this bill would do
This bill names a specific Department of Veterans Affairs medical center after Captain Paul W. ``Bud'' Bucha. The facility affected is the VA medical center located in West Haven, Connecticut. The text outlines Captain Bucha's life, his military service, his receipt of the Medal of Honor, and his advocacy for veterans. It details his education, his time commanding a company in Vietnam, and his later work with veterans' organizations. Finally, it notes his personal connection to the West Haven facility where he received care and passed away in 2024.
Yes
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The bill provides symbolic recognition and honors the legacy of a decorated veteran and advocate through the renaming of a medical center.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+1
The bill honors a veteran advocate by renaming a VA medical center, which recognizes the importance of specialized veteran care.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1
The bill honors a Medal of Honor recipient by designating a medical center in his name, recognizing his service and advocacy for veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 3 officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the Captain Paul W. ``Bud'' Bucha VA Medical Center. This honors a recognized American hero, Medal of Honor recipient, and dedicated advocate who fought for veterans' mental health and support services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative consequences, burdens, or adverse impacts explicitly found within the text of this bill for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- 7/16/2026
- Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.
- 7/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4647.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4476-4478)
- Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 12/19/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
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