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House Bill 4647
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
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Passed House on Jul 15, 2026
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The bill designates the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center 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.” This honors Paul W. “Bud” Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient and advocate for veterans, highlighting his distinguished military service and subsequent advocacy for veteran mental health. The designation aims to honor Bucha's legacy and contributions to the military community, recognizing his impact on veterans' mental health and his family's gratitude for the compassionate care he received. The bill's primary focus is on naming the VA medical center after Bucha, reflecting his service and dedication to fellow veterans.

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Introduced
Jul 23, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 16, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4647
Congress
119
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Rosa DeLauro
Connecticut
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (0)
checkPassed on July 15, 2026
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)
Summary

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

This 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.

Text (3)
Placed on Calendar Senate
July 16, 2026
Engrossed in House
July 15, 2026
Introduced in House
July 23, 2025
Related Bills (1)
Aug 02, 2025
Passed Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Bill 2682
Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
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Type
Identical Bill
Identical Bill
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CRS
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
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House
Actions (10)
07/16/2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.
07/15/2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/15/2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)
07/15/2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4476-4477)
07/15/2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4647.
07/15/2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4476-4478)
07/15/2026
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12/19/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
07/23/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
07/23/2025
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Sep 22, 2026 6:53:25 PM
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