What is the current status of HR 4647?

HR 4647 is currently: Passed House.

Who sponsored HR 4647?

HR 4647 was sponsored by Rosa DeLauro (D), Rep.

Names VA Medical Center After Veteran

IntroducedJuly 23, 2025

Passed House9 days ago

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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.

Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional tributesVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' medical careGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

Why This Matters

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

If you are a veteran using the West Haven VA medical center, it will now honor Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha.

Who this affects

Veterans receiving VA care · Veterans' families

What changes is this bill making?

1The medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, will be officially named after Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha.
2Captain Bucha received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Vietnam War.
3He advocated for veterans' mental health and served in various veterans organizations.
4The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.

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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.

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Names VA Medical Center After Veteran

IntroducedJuly 23, 2025

Passed House9 days ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 458.

Armed Forces and National SecurityCongressional tributesVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' medical careGovernment buildings, facilities, and property

Why This Matters

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

If you are a veteran using the West Haven VA medical center, it will now honor Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha.

Who this affects

Veterans receiving VA care · Veterans' families

What changes is this bill making?

1The medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, will be officially named after Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha.
2Captain Bucha received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Vietnam War.
3He advocated for veterans' mental health and served in various veterans organizations.
4The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's enactment.

Read the detailed summary

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