United StatesSenate Bill 2682S 2682
Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
Armed Forces and National Security
6 pages
- senate
- house
- president
Last progress August 8, 2025 (4 months ago)
Introduced on August 2, 2025 by Richard Blumenthal
Sponsors (2)
House Votes
Received
August 8, 2025 (4 months ago)Received in the House.
Senate Votes
Passed Unanimous Consent
August 2, 2025 (4 months ago)Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Presidential Signature
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AI Summary
This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, as the “Captain Paul W. ‘Bud’ Bucha VA Medical Center.” All official references and records will use the new name going forward . The bill honors Captain Paul W. “Bud” Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient who led soldiers with great courage in Vietnam and later spoke up for veterans’ mental health. He received care at the West Haven VA in his final years .
- Who is Captain Bucha? He is a decorated Army veteran recognized for bravery in combat and lifelong service to veterans, including efforts to reduce the stigma around post‑traumatic stress .
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Veterans, families, and staff who use or refer to the West Haven VA medical center |
| What changes | The facility’s official name changes to “Captain Paul W. ‘Bud’ Bucha VA Medical Center,” and all laws, maps, and documents will use this new name |
| When | After the bill becomes law, the new name takes effect |
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