Congress honors Medal of Honor veteran who fought to destigmatize PTSD
H.R. 4647 — Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025 · Filed by Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This bill renames the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Haven, Connecticut, to honor Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha, a Medal of Honor recipient who was a decorated Vietnam War veteran and lifelong advocate for veterans' mental health. The renamed facility will be known as the 'Captain Paul W. Bud Bucha VA Medical Center,' and all references to the old name in federal law and documents will automatically update to reflect the new designation.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative function is to rename a federal VA medical facility after a deceased Medal of Honor recipient and veterans advocate. It contains no regulatory, appropriations, or policy changes—only a designation and automatic reference update.
Who it affects
This is a commemorative designation of a deceased public servant and Medal of Honor recipient who exemplified service to veterans. The naming honors someone whose advocacy directly benefited veterans' mental health awareness and destigmatization, and the facility itself continues to serve veterans.